Pho 101

Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface

Observed a wiping cloth used to cover fresh basil in the reach in cooler in the service area

The operator removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package

Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the stand up reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line

The operator removed the tuna from the packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic – Dead roaches on premises

Observed approximately 25 dead large roaches in the dry storage and storage area. nThe operator cleaned and discarded the dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area

Observed an employee eating in the prep area of the kitchen

The employee moved to an unrestricted area. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Equipment in poor repair

Observed torn door gasket in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside

Observed approximately a half inch gap at the top of the rear exit door and the top of the door jamb. Repeat Violation

Basic – Floor has an accumulation of food debris behind the equipment on the cook line.

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall

Observed a hole in the wall in the mop sink area. Repeat Violation

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored

Observed single-service to go bags stored on the floor in the service area

The operator properly stored the to go bags. Corrected On-Site

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food

Observed raw pork stored over tofu in the walk in cooler

The operator properly stored the raw pork. Corrected On-Site

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored

Observed liquid soap stored over dry noodles in the dry storage area

The operator properly stored the soap. Corrected On-Site

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area.