Pho Hoa restaurant/Drink Lab
PASSThursday, September 7, 2023 at 6:07 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Witnessed a staff member working with RTE foods without gloves. PIC will need to review with staff to use gloves and wash hands.
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
One of the hand sinks on the cooking line was blocked. PIC will need to review with staff not to bloack any hand sinks.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of fruit fly by the back door of the kitchen arounf the onions. Provide covers to vegetables on shelf to help with this issue and keep a fan on to keep the air moving around.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Label all bulk food containers small and large as discussed.
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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Provide covers for food in storage in walk in.
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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Large pot on the floor by the back door with out a cover cooling. PIC moved to a table and will discontinue to store anything on the floor. Anything can fall into the pot. PIC will need to move sauce into small pots to cool.
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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean in place cooking equipment. Clean small and large bulk food containers. Clean all the shelves (top) in kitchen area.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor and walls under cooking equipment and walls behind cooking equipment.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean