Pho-Nhat Cuisine
Permit ID: FD-05100
Permit Type: E & D
933 E University Dr Suite 116 Tempe 85281
*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
Not Participating
0
21
Proper date marking & disposition
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. ------ No date mark observed on various TCS foods in the reach in freezer and cooler by the 3 comp sink including pho broth, cooked pork and cooked brisket. The manager stated the brisket had been cooked and cooled in the freezer two days ago, the broth yesterday morning, and the pork 5 days ago. Please ensure all TCS food items are date marked properly and used or discarded no more than 6 days after their day of preparation for a total of 7 days. Discussed date marking requirements for TCS foods prepared onsite and frozen after preparation. The manager added date marks to all foods at the time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces ------ At the wok station, observed areas where the metal has eroded and has been patched with concrete and wire scrub brush. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Discussed repairing/replacing the unit as soon as possible to restore a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ------ In the kitchen along the back wall and beneath the 3 compartment sink, observed areas of heavy water damage causing warped drywall and creating holes through the wall. Discussed that holes may provide entry or harborage to pests. Repair/replace areas with smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain in good repair.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting ------ Observed two lighting bays in the back kitchen non-functional at the time of inspection. The manager stated the lights work for a short time before overheating and turning back on after a cool-down period. Also observed a missing light bulb under the hood vent above the broth. Repair/replace lighting to ensure there is at least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. The manager stated that the bulbs would be replaced as soon as possible.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 3 Core Violations on this inspection. Notice of Inspections Rights were verbally reviewed with manager, Tracy D. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne
illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly
washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced
food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance
with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.
