Pho Loan Restaurant

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drain pipe underneath one compartment prep sink in rear kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along the walls behind cooling equipment in the rear kitchen.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 instructed to rodent proof bottom of rear exit door.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers infront and in rear prep/cooking area.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of rear exit door.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove cardboard liner on prep shelvings in the kitchen to prevent pest harborage.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage shelves with dried food accumulation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/cooking area and in rear storage area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report # 2570848 issued on 02-07-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - observed no handwashing signage at the handsink located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage for all handsinks and maintain them. #10 - observed handsoap and paper towels at dump sink located in the front dispensing area. Instructed the person in charge to remove handsoap and paper towels from dump sink and maintain. #51 - observed no backflow prevention device for the ice machine located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for the ice machine located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food build up inside prep area coolers. Must clean interior of prep coolers and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink sprayer faucet leaking. Must repair and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: No written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this order. Must provide on premises.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Label food containers with common name, once is removed from original containers

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils being stored improperly hanging at one compartment sink. Must be stored in a clean container between use

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must not use tape and styrofoam insulation as padding for the corner of shelf above three compartment sink. Suraface must be smooth and cleanable and non-absorbent material

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic non-food grade bags(garbage bags) as food containers inside the reach-in and chest freezers units. Must use washable containers with lids or food grade disposable plastic bags.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Noted in use large pots on site on top the singles burners. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said utensils

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink not not maintained. Not completely accessible, due to two prep tables are in front of said sink leaving only one compartment accessible. Must relocate prep table,for three compartment sink accessibility: wash,rinse and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at ice machine water line,at prep/kitchen area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Exterior of ice machine panels in poor repair,original panels replace with unknown uneven pours material panels.instructed to replace said panels. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under equipment and three compartment sink clean and maintain

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Label food containers with common name, once is removed from original containers

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils being stored improperly hanging at one compartment sink. Must be stored in a clean container between use.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must not use tape and styrofoam insulation as padding for the corner of shelf above three compartment sink. Suraface must be smooth and cleanable and non-absorbent material

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic non-food grade bags(garbage bags) as food containers inside the reach-in and chest freezers units. Must use washable containers with lids or food grade disposable plastic bags.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Noted in use large pots on site on top the singles burners. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said utensils

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink not not maintained. Not completely accessible, due to two prep tables are in front of said sink leaving only one compartment accessible. Must relocate prep table,for three compartment sink accessibility: wash,rinse and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Exterior of ice machine panels in poor repair,original panels replace with unknown uneven pours material panels.instructed to replace said panels. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at ice machine water line,at prep/kitchen area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under equipment and three compartment sink clean and maintain

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer in rear storage area across from mop sink without thermometer. Install and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items through the refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside the upright freezer at the hallway. Instructed to defrost clean and maintain....noted slight discoloration inside the upper compartment of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected during storage. Several freezers, a cooler and an ice machine found unable to lock directly across from two customer washrooms in the rear hallway. Also observed a prep table with two slicers being used and stored vegetables in the same hallway across from customers washroom with customer access and possible contamination. Instructed to remove all prepping equipment and prep table, provide locks for all coolers, freezers and ice machine. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All bulk foods must be labeled.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Knives being improperly stored between the prep cooler and prep table. Must provide a proper knife holder.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil or paper towels as liners for equipment or shelving throughout the kitchen. Raw wooden stand on the cooks line to hold noodle container found extremely dirty. Must clean and paint or seal raw wood.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exterior of the gas stove and the microwave own found dirty. Must clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tile in the kitchen. Must replace.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date all food containers with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the reach in coolers and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils,pots, pans, food containers must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent dust build-up and possible contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found grocery bag being used to stored fresh vegetables and some frozen meats. Must replace with food grade storage bag.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Broken thermometer inside the fresh vegetables prep cooler. Must replace thermometer and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wash cloth all over the chopping board,prep coolers,prep tables. Instructed to store wiping cloth on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace the water damaged ceiling tile above the food prep area and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for the mini refrigerator under the microwave in the kitchen.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked food and raw stored inside grocery plastic bags,instructed to provide a food grade bags or food containers with lid to properly store food.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboards and aluminum foil used as liner, instructed to remove, surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material wood shelf at outside gangway not to be used to store food or food products.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Men's washroom door not self closing,instructed to provide a self closing device at said door