Pho Nghia

Observed raw chicken thawing above raw eggs, lemons, and pre-cooked meat balls in walk in cooler. Observed raw eggs above lemons and pre-cooked meat balls in walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC rearranged cooler based on cook temp.

Observed stack of stainless steel pans stacked while wet on drying rack. Utensils and items shall be allowed to completely air dry before stacking. COS: PIC separated pans.

Observed front handwashing sink did not have paper towels at the time of inspection. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a hand drying provision. COS: PIC replaced paper towels.

Observed multiple bottles of orange juices stored in the front reach in cooler with an expiration date of 2/18/25. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: PIC discarded the orange juices.

Observed measuring cup stored in sugar with handle touching the sugar. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS: PIC removed the measuring cup.

Observed multiple pans and dishes wet stacked in the ware washing area. Utensils and items shall be allowed to completely air dry before stacking.

Observed various TCS items stored in both the walk-in freezer and the refrigerator near the cash register stored above 41F. The facility's walk-in freezer is broken at this time. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below at all times. COS: PIC discarded all TCS foods in the walk-in freezer and refrigerator that were above 41F.

Observed various TCS food items held on time as a public health control without the appropriate written records and procedures. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request.

Observed two knives stored upside down with blades stuck in-between two prep coolers. During pauses in food preparation, utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the food, on a clean portion of a prep table or cooking equipment that is properly sanitized, in running water, or in a container with water at least 135F. COS: PIC removed knives and placed them in the three-compartment sink.

Observed multiple pans and dishes wet stacked in the ware washing area. Utensils and items shall be allowed to completely air dry before stacking.

Observed walk-in freezer was not working at the time of the inspection. Owner was still storing food in the walk-in freezer and had the door of the freezer propped open so the walk-in cooler could blow into the freezer as well. Various food items in the walk-in freezer were out of temp. All food items should be stored in the walk-in cooler and the door of the walk-in freezer shall be kept closed until the freezer is fixed. The owner stated he has been in contact with the landlord and hvacr technician. Owner stated that a part has been ordered for the freezer.

Observed excessive trash and debris surrounding the outdoor dumpster. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.