House Of Pho

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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

The wiping towels were in about 400ppm chlorine. [CA] It must be at 100ppm chlorine. [COS] The employee corrected it to 100ppm.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw meat was stored over vegetables in the walk in refrigerator. [CA] Always store raw meat, seafood, and poultry below all other foods.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The inside of the freezer is soiled with food particles and spills. [CA] Clean and sanitize the inside of the freezer. The noodles are in a garbage receptacle. [CA] Discontinue use and replace it with a food grade approved container.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

There are several brown paper bags full with seasoning mixture made by the facility. [CA] These seasonings must be stored in a food grad container with a lid.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled cardboard used to line the shelf under the microwave. [CA] Remove the soiled cardboard. Discontinue using cardboard to line the shelves.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Observed several personal belongings on shelves with restaurant items. [CA] Use the lockers for personal belongings.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The ceiling above the hood has accumulated grease and dust and is beginning to fall off of the ceiling. [CA] Thoroughly clean the ceiling.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed a plastic container being used as a scoop. [CA] Use only scoops with handles and if stored inside the bin then you must make sure the handle does not touch the food inside. [COS] The plastic container was thrown away by the employee.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed fruit fly type flies in the kitchen. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate them from inside the facility and to protect food from contamination.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floor to have accumulated black grease and food particle build up under the equipment. [CA] Thoroughly clean the soiled floors under equipment throughout the facility.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed the used wiping towels not stored in sanitizer between each use. [CA] Store them in the sanitizer between each use.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed a freshly cut onion on a storage shelf unprotected and uncovered. [CA] Open food must only be stored directly on clean and sanitized areas, not on the storage shelves. [COS] e employee threw away the onion.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Personal items such as medication and cigarettes and eye drops were stored on the shelf with food items. [CA] Store personal items separately.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Not every employee preparing food has a food handler card. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed bins of bulk food items unlabeled. [CA] Label each bin with the contents. [COS] They were labeled during inspection.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.