Inspection Report

Business Name
Pho Vinh Long Vietnamese Restaurant

Business Address
4808 N 35TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85017

Permit Number
FD-67419

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
11/29/2023

Grade
B

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 8

Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Comments:

Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where to Wash:

Employee observed washing hands in rinse compartment at time of inspection. Informed employee that hand washing must only occur at designated hand sinks. Hand sink in kitchen had been previously turned off (water disconnected). Employee turned hand sink back on. Hand sink reached proper water temperature. Ensure hand washing only occurs at designated hand washing sinks going forward.

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Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision:

No paper towels available at hand sink nearest to ice machine during time of inspection. All hand washing sinks shall be properly stocked with hand drying provisions.

Hand sink in kitchen leaking while water is running. Ensure hand sinks are properly maintained and stocked during all hours of operation.

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Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 15

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection:

Raw chicken in small prep cooler found being stored above broth at time of inspection. Raw chicken was properly relocated to bottom of cooler. Ensure raw food products are stored below ready to eat food products.

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Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions:

Floors and walls throughout establishment had excessive build up of food and debris. Ensure areas are thoroughly cleaned to sight and touch by next routine inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Spoke with manager via phone during inspection. Manager agreed to an AMC Training with inspector on Tuesday, December 5th at 9:30AM to review report comments, violations, and answer questions.

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager: No certified food manager at establishment at time of inspection. Ensure a certified food manager is present or documentation of food manager is available by next routine inspection. Third consecutive violation.

Inspection report emailed. Inspection conducted with RS 1507. Reviewed ice scoop storage, date marking procedures, wash/rinse/sanitize process, and cleaning process for the grease trap.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)

Award: B,Signer: Chi Diep

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

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. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.