East Lake, Pinellas County

PHO BUNGA

4952 RIDGEMOOR BLVD, East Lake, FL 34685

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Dec 5, 2023
City
East Lake
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

12A-11-4

Detail 22485699

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came out of the restroom then went into kitchen to prepare to go orders without washing hands - discussed with manager who then talked with the employee- employee then washed hands Corrective Action Taken

08A-08-5

Detail 22485701

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored on top of cooked vegetables at cook line - discuss3d with cook - cook relocated raw chicken Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 22485702

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.employee washed hands in triple sink - directed employee to the wash hands in hand wash sink she then washed hands in hand wash sink - reviewed with the manager proper hand washing Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22485698

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping bucket stored inside hand wash sink near sushi bar - discussed with manager - bucket relocated Corrected On-Site

08B-48-4

Detail 22485705

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area- employee portioning sauces in dining room - reviewed with manager - employee relocated to kitchen Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 22485704

Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line - discussed with manager

23-03-4

Detail 22485700

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavily soiled shelves in walk in cooler - discussed with manager - soiled gaskets in kitchen and sushi bar areas

22-16-4

Detail 22485703

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have heavy accumulation of soil residues near ice machine in kitchen - reviewed with manager

08B-12-5

Detail 22485697

Basic - Stored food container of sauce not covered in walk in cooler - employee covered food Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22485696

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in kitchen under prep table near freezer

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 22237493

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple within kitchen Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22237492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Time Extended

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

02B-01-5

Detail 22097253

Intermediate - Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Masago and smoked salmon not labeled as raw on menu Warning Priority: Intermediate

22-20-5

Detail 22097262

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen Warning Priority: Basic

14-09-4

Detail 22097258

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple within kitchen Warning Priority: Basic

12B-07-4

Detail 22097257

Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. McDonald’s coffe and ice drink on clean prep table Warning Priority: Basic

14-69-4

Detail 22097259

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer on cook line Warning Priority: Basic

10-20-4

Detail 22097256

Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On kitchen oven handle Warning Priority: Basic

10-07-4

Detail 22097255

Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk next to fryer in standing water At sushi bar Warning Priority: Basic

21-04-4

Detail 22097260

Basic - Observed: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Underneath cutting board in prep area Warning Priority: Basic

08B-17-4

Detail 22097254

Basic - Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat Unwashed avocados used at sushi station Warning Priority: Basic

22-16-4

Detail 22097261

Basic - Observed: Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning Priority: Basic

36-27-5

Detail 22097263

Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep area underneath microwave Warning Priority: Basic

Dec 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

09-01-4

Detail 21621440

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. Employee touched shrimp with barehands when placing in a to-go container - shrimp placed in to reheat - reviewed with manager proper handling of ready to eat food and to use a barrier Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21621434

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored - sparky bottle of cleaner next to bowls at cook line - cleaner relocated Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21621435

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tony Tam expired 7/31/22 - Aaron Tam certificate is current

31A-09-4

Detail 21621442

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - wiping bucket inside hand wash sink in front counter area and sushi bar - spoon inside back kitchen hand wash sink - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - items removed Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21621441

Basic - -Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line - wall soiled at cook line behind freezer chest

13-03-4

Detail 21621438

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 21621439

Basic - Food ( container of bread crumbs) stored on floor at sushi bar Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21621437

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 21621432

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21621433

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled reach in freezer gaskets at cook line - soiled shelves in walk in cooler - dusty fan on shelf in food prep area

06-01-5

Detail 21621436

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp on counter thawing - reviewed proper thawing procedure with cook - shrimp moved to cooler Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 21066040

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21066037

High Priority - Raw animal food ( shrimp) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( bean sprouts) n reach in cooler opposite woks - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21066033

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer in food prep area in back kitchen - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21066038

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing dishes in back kitchen hand wash sink - reviewed proper use of hand wash sink for washing hands only - employee moved to triple sink in dishwashing area. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21066032

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles in walk in cooler with no date marking

31B-06-4

Detail 21066034

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at cook line hand wash sink - manager replaced dispenser with working dispenser Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 21066035

Basic - Dead roaches on premises - three dead roaches on floor under grill in soiled area of floor - manager cleaned area

08B-38-4

Detail 21066036

Basic - Food ( boxes of oil) in back kitchen area stored on floor. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21066039

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in prep area in back kitchen Repeat Violation

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 16

41-27-4

Detail 20785800

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. More than 200 ppm chlorine - test strip turned white - employee changed solution - 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20785807

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to fill bucket - discussed proper use of hand wash sinks for washing hands only with person in charge

03F-10-5

Detail 20785796

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Used for sushi rice

31B-06-4

Detail 20785802

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at kitchen hand wash sink -broken dispenser- removed dispenser and soap available to pour Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 20785792

Basic - - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment - soiled walls at cook line , dishwashing, food prep area

24-06-4

Detail 20785794

Basic - Clean lids stored in dirty container on shelf in food prep area .

13-03-4

Detail 20785801

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at the cook line

14-11-4

Detail 20785805

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn/ taped reach in cooler gaskets at cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 20785806

Basic - Food stored on floor - containers of oil in back kitchen Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20785803

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between wall and prep table in back kitchen - employee moved the knives to the dishwashing area for cleaning Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 20785793

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20785797

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelf at cook line with grease accumulation

22-16-4

Detail 20785798

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues near ice machine in kitchen

14-20-4

Detail 20785804

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at cook line

21-12-4

Detail 20785795

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on counters at cook line Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 20785799

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen

Aug 31, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.