Pho & Mi Cafe

Observed raw steak and pork stored above cooked slices of beef in walk-in cooler. COS: PIC had employee rearrange items to ensure raw items stored above cooked beef.

Observed pulled chicken stored in container with old date-label for BBQ date for 1/12/26. Observed marinated pork chops with date label showing prep date of 1/12/26. PIC stated item had been pulled from freezer one day previous, but item was not relabeled. COS: PIC had employees correct date-labels.

Observed facility did not have proper testing method for T-10 sanitizer dispensed at three-compartment sink.

RCA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

Observed soiled knives on magnetic knife rack. Observed soiled blade on can opener. Observed build up on baffle of ice machine.

COS CA: PIC had blade washed. Equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch and cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulations.

Observed that facility had degreaser connected to sanitizer dispenser on 3-compartment sink.

COS CA: PIC disconnected degreaser, dispenser shall only be connected to designated chemicals. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions

Observed no TCS food items with date labeling.

RCA: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

Observed facility had thawed hens using hot water.

COS CA: PIC corrected by thawing under cold running water. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or Completely submerged under running water with a temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below.

Observed ice scoop on grate of soda machine. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle in dry product in contact with food.

RCA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

Observed facility did not have any quat sanitizer testing available.

COS CA: PIC was able to have testing strips delivered. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.