Maricopa County, AZ

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.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
Not Participating
2
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
18
Proper cooling time & temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Beef broth in large plastic containers tightly sealed, with an internal temperature ranging 45-47*F. Person in charge stated the broth was cooked yesterday and was placed in an active state of cooling over 12 hours prior to inspection. Cooling process should be completed in a total of 6 hours. Foods should reach an internal temperature of 70*F or below within 2 hours of reaching 135*F. Within 4 hours of reaching 70*F temperature should reach 41*F or below. Broth discarded. Discussed cooling times and temperatures and cooling methods.
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. Fried tofu, fried chicken, bean sprouts, cooked broccoli, cooked bok choy, cooked noodles on cart near cooking area with an internal temperature of 50-67*F. Person in charge mentioned foods were placed on cart within 1 hour prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge placed foods on ice to reach internal temperature of 41*F. Recommended keeping foods on ice. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

A pattern of non-compliance for foodborne illness risk factor violation # [20], [PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding] has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Training visit was offered to the person in charge. Training scheduled for 5/25/2023. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. Audit of food handlers conducted and 1 of 5 employee certification were available. Manager to reach out and provide by next routine inspection. No county legal action will result from this inspection. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Hand wash sink, prep sink, usage of ice, usage of thermometer, time as a control, consumer advisory. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: ??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or ??Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181 or call 602-506-6824


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.
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