PHO BOWL

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken in nonfood grade bag at Display Freezer Unit. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cooked meatballs at Display Freezer Unit. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom shelf. 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 open gallon of milk from the previous day not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both Men's and Women's restroom doors not self closing.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at front counter Reach in Freezer.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple forks not inverted at dining room tables. Operator inverted the forks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen are textured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor in kitchen around stove and pan storage areas.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar ice bin.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen with a build up of grease.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles as not smooth or easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between walk and hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink in kitchen as dump sink.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter.

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest style reach in freezer unit next to microwave.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 83F in front of stove

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. Provided printed copy to operator to post. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at front counter as unlabeled.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler across from stove as torn and damaged.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near back door as damaged.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching sugar in bulk bin. Operator moved scoop for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 83F. Operator removed items from water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soda can organizer in glass front reach in cooler at front counter as soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items on floor in kitchen and in hallway between bathrooms.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk rice bag.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves by microwave.

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles as missing in kitchen and storage area. Operator states that roof and ceiling are undergoing repairs by the landlord.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in gap between equipment. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves on glass front reach in cooler in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee strain water into hand was sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle near front counter.

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets as torn on reach in cooler near stove and stainless steel reach in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple units as soiled.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cut jalapeños and lime wedges with bare hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing and glove usage. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan available. Printed for operator, and filled out report during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Operator states that landlord is in the process of repairing the roof.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food as not segregated in reach in freezer. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves for pots and pans near cook line.

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

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar in bin in dry storage.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles throughout kitchen and dry storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-08: Time Extended