Pho Nam Lua

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 26, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Feb 19, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: The following previous core violations from report #2591860 dated on 04/01/24 not corrected-#37 not all dry food containers are labeled.instructed to label said containers with common name(salt,sugar,etc),#49 grease inside deep fryer.inside the cooler units.clean and maintain and #51 repair leaking drain pipe at three compartment sink. Instructed all said previous core violations must be corrected by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Apr 1, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean. Begining of mineral at front panel of ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Not all dry food containers are labeled.instructed to label said containers with common name(salt,sugar,etc)

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Plastic multi use utensil for costumers must be invert to minimize source of contamination

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Grease inside deep fryer.inside the cooler units.clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drain pipe at three compartment sink

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

4. Mar 28, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean. Begining of mineral at front panel of ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: We observed cooked tcs foods (chicken and broth) weighing 30 lbs stored inside non-food grade buckets labeled home depot. Discussed with manager must provide food grade containers for all food contact surfaces. Manager voluntarily discarded broth and contents weighing 30 lbs with a dollar value of $50. At time of inspection. Instructed manager to remove all non-food grade buckets from premises (over 10). Instructed manager to provide food grade containers. Priority violation:7-38-025, citation issues.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Not all dry food containers are labeled.instructed to label said containers with common name(salt,sugar,etc)

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: We observed approx 7 live adults and baby roaches insde the two door reach-in cooler at hings and rubber gasket of unit.instructed to remove,clean and sanitize mentioned area priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Ice scoop hanged on walls by the ice machine,must properly stored inside an enclosed container

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Plastic multi use utensil for costumers must be invert to minimize source of contamination

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored itemsthroughout the premises

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Grease inside deep fryer.inside the cooler units.clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drain pipe at three compartment sink

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11-13-2023,report#2585050 #47)4-101.19: observed foil used a liner on shelving units in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove foil from shelving units and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable. #47) observed rusted storage racks in the walk-in freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Nov 13, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that all food handlers wear hair restraints while handling food and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed foil used a liner on shelving units in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove foil from shelving units and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in the walk-in freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some food debris on floors behind all cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors behind cooking equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean