PHO AU LAC RESTAURANT AND TEAHOUSE
158 TUSKAWILLA RD STE 1300
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719993
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's and women rest room Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling inside WIC
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -buckets of food product stored on floor Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in WIC
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bowl of flour in hand wash sink -hand sink left of kitchen covered by cooking utensils Corrected On-Site
- 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. -all items in WIC, operator stated less than 3 days
Inspection Date: 1/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548018
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor in front drink station sticky
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at all three ice bins
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - interior black microwave
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - front area
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - Pepsi cooler in server station
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - black togo bags in walk in freezer
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw ground pork over case of tofu
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - paper towel dispenser in server station
Inspection Date: 11/8/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8546937
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. - container used to store ice next to dump sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Pho Tai (raw beef) - Pho Tai Bo Vien (raw beef) - Pho Tai Nam (raw beef) - Pho Au Lac (raw beef) - BBQ with Rice (undercooked egg) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539611
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above walk in freezer Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below hot water heater Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - inside walk in cooler Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. - container used to store ice next to dump sink. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - expo area Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on legs of dish machine - 6 on casters of cook line coolers - 4 on casters of cook line equipment counters Admin Complaint
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - shelf supports over triple sink Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - manager states less than 2 hours. Manager added bagged ice on top of items - shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - boba 102f. Manager states less than 4 hours. Discussed with manager the use Time as a Public Health Control. Emailed forms. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - windex and glass cleaner aerosol stored on shelf with togo straws Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. - chlorine greater than 200ppm Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Pho Tai (raw beef) - Pho Tai Bo Vien (raw beef) - Pho Tai Nam (raw beef) - Pho Au Lac (raw beef) - BBQ with Rice (undercooked egg) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - next to ice machine Warning