PHO TAMPA LLC

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands in between. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used to store meats in the freezer and to store dry noodles Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed no food-grade containers being used to store dry food. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over broth. Manager corrected storage and placed beef on the bottom. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls temping at 70F degrees and bean sprouts at 49F degrees. Manager stated that they throw out both items after 4 hours. Discussed and emailed time as a public health control with manager. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed freezers 1-6 with food debris on the bottom and around the door. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a chair blocking the hand wash sink. Manager removed chair Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training. Warning

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. No proof of employee health agreement. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 1 pan of cooked chicken and 1 pan of cooked beef in the reach in cooler in prep area with no date marking. Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils stored right side up. Manger corrected storage to handles up. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed an expired license being displayed but the license is up to date. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 85 F manager corrected and emptied container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed debris around the garbage. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meat bone stored in freezer without any wrapping or protection. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet cloths being used on prep tables with no sanitizer bucket. Warning