Inspection Report
Pho Cao
7436 E MCDOWELL RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85257
FD-43082
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
4/19/2023
Not Participating
0
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 10
Corrected Onsite: Yes
Correction Completion Date
Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Comments:
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.... Observed a spoon in the hand sink near the expo/ server area. Also observed employee dump ice and ice tea into this sink. Spoon was removed and employee was educated to not use the hand sink for other purposes aside from hand washing. The sink at the bar was blocked by a trash can, it was moved. Suggested to purchase a smaller trash can to fit underneath the sink without blocking it.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 16
Corrected Onsite: Yes
Correction Completion Date
Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized
Comments:
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces..... Observed several cutting tools and veggie peelers stored in a container on the prep table in the back near the 3-compartment sink. These tools had dry crusted debris on them. They were placed in a soapy water to soak and get washed.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 55
Repeat Violation
Corrected Onsite: No
Correction Completion Date
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed...Observed no coved based board on the cook line, there was a handyman onsite working on replacing the baseboard in the back of the kitchen. Replace base board where missing.
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.... Observed food spillage on the walls throughout the kitchen, deep clean the walls. Also observed debris on the floor of the bar under the bar equipment towards the back wall. This area may need to be vacuumed to clear the area up easier. This is a 2nd repeat violation.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Violation #: 56
Corrected Onsite: No
Correction Completion Date
Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Comments:
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting... observed low lighting in the server expo area where there is a prep table with garnishes, sauces, a soda fountain machine and ice machine. A flashlight had to be used to see inside the prep cooler. 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. Install a brighter and or more lighting in this area.
Core-6-501.14, C: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition... Observed the hood above the cooking station had oil and grease built up, the fire suppression system was covered in grease as well. Deep clean the hood (not just the vents).
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
Manager has an expired CFM certificate posted at the office, but showed me their email from ServSafe stating they had recently passed their exam. Please print the certificate and keep onsite for next inspection.
report emailed.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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.
Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Victor Cao
Definitions
- Priority Violation
- 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
- 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. For example, 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
- Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
- Cutting Edge Program
- All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes.
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Number of Violation(s) |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ | |
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Priority Violations |
0 | A | B | B | C | D |
| 1 | B | B | B | C | D | |
| 2 | C | C | C | C | D | |
| 3 | D | D | D | D | D | |
| Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D | ||||||