PHO 79 NOODLE AND GRILL

1415 SW 107 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

  • 12B-04-4:Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee food on preparation table across washing area. Operator removed the food. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored inside chest freezer not proper I'd.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed malanga stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed next to walk in cooler.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to cover egg rolls is inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked tofu inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator properly arranged products. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) inside cooler next to cook line. As per operator for approximately 1.5 hr. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at washing area.

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on cap. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled next to cook line. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 7 bags of rice noddles 39F thawing at room temperature on last shelve of rack at kitchen. As per employee for approximately 1 hr. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under shelve racks inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bag used to cover noodles inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Employee properly arranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scallops (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for approximately 3 hrs.employee added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen next to walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613216

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from the public service food. Employee properly segregated the food. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and tool box next to clean plates on shelve across cook line. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at front counter.
  • 10-01-5: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 inside coffee containers with handle in contact with product at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in standing water 89F at grill. Employee discarded the water and properly washed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to cook line. Also observed at hand sink across triple sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled next to cook line.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 0ppm) on shelve across cook line. Employee added Chloride and retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 100ppm)
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under shelves inside walk in cooler.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to cover noodles at cook line and also inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Employee properly arranged food products by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring rolls (103F - Hot Holding) on shelve. As per manager for approximately 20 minutes. Manager placed spring roll on fryer for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to cook line.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink across triple sink. Manager provided the soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at grill
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef without date mark inside walk in cooler. As per manager was cooked 2 days ago. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386224

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in kitchen area.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5: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 in peanuts container at front counter, employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed peanut container not identified at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dried hands on clothes, instructed employee during inspection.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves and no hand wash, instructed employee during inspection.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored on garbage bags inside walk in cooler. Manager removed food. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food stored on sanitizer bucket inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Manager removed food. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed homemade fish sauce (54F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per Manager approximate 1 hour, sauce was moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per manager over 24 hours. Manager dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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