Pho Hoa restaurant/Drink Lab
PASSSunday, October 10, 2021 at 1:17 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (P)
Improper Cooling of Cooked beef stored in freezer unit 123F - Follow the proper cooling method in cooling hot foods. Discontinue storing hot foods in freezer units
Why This Matters
TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.
Code Requirements
Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC not properly training staff on proper use of Handsinks Cooling methods and storing raw meat with ready to eat foods- Train staff on proper use of handsinks cooling methods how to properly cool foods and store foods. Cleaning frequency of food contact equipment.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
No date marking in walk in coolers- Provide Date marking on foods stored in coolers for more than 24 hours.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloth soiled and clean stored on food contact equipment - Discontinue storing wiping cloths on food contact surfaces store in sanitizer solution
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean Stove top and in between under the grates I observed soils and egg shells- Clean to remove Outside of refrigerator units and counters are soiled - Clean to removed soils
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.