PHO CHARLOTTE

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting for the mop sink faucet.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Duong Nguyen certified food manager certification expired 10/14/2020 through Prometric.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the blade of the can opener.

Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.

Basic - Rear exit screen door of the establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler in prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting on floor, not hung up to dry. Observed operator hanging up mop Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in server /expo area with food debris and dishes inside sink. Observed operator remove items and clean sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in, stand up cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons in a pitcher with handles down. Observed operator removing spoons and putting into dish. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on make table on line. Observed operator remove and put into sanitizer bucket.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in cooler in back prep area with some build up of debris on it. Observed operator cleaning gasket and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets needing to be cleaned. They had some debris on them in cook line. Observed operator cleaning the gaskets.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some wet nesting of containers in dish area

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in cooler and reach in freezer food stored in non food grade t shirt bags.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach and fly spray. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed information. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed information. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over noodles at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils at wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen handwash sink.. Repeat Violation