PHO-Bowl Vietanmese Cuisine
Permit ID: FD-76660
Permit Type: E & D
5185 W Baseline Rd Suite B105 Laveen 85339
*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
B
1
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.
--Hand wash sink next to the prep sink had a clogged drain at time of inspection, making it unusable. Hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink was functional and stocked with soap and paper towels. Person in charge (PIC) contacted a plumber while on site to have the drain cleared. Discussed hand wash sink requirements with the PIC to ensure they are in good working condition. Re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days to verify the drain is cleared.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
13
Food separated & protected
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
--Observed cooked chicken and beef in plastic wrap being stored directly top of packaged raw chicken in the walk-in refrigerator. Per PIC, these items were made the day before and were to be discarded. PIC voluntarily discarded these items at time of inspection. Reviewed food storage requirements to ensure raw and ready to eat products are separated during storage.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
--Bean sprouts on the cart next to the prep refrigerators measured an internal temperature of 70°F at time of inspection. Person in charge added ice to the sprouts to rapidly cool them to 40°F at time of inspection. Reviewed cold holding requirements with the PIC to ensure foods are kept at or below 41°F.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
33
Approved thawing methods used
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing
--Observed raw beef being thawed at room temperature. Person in charge moved these items into the walk-in refrigerator at time of inspection. Discussed alternative thawing methods including using cool running water or placing the items in the refrigerator ahead of time.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
--Observed an accumulation of food debris and oil on the floor in the kitchen. Person in charge will have the area deep cleaned tonight. Discussed increasing the cleaning frequency to prevent future accumulations.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 3 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. Inspection conducted with badge #288. Reviewed dishwashing and sanitizing procedures with the PIC.
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.
