Pho An Vietnamese Cuisine

**Corrected**, 1. Spoiled oranges were observed in the walk-in cooler., - Operator discarded the oranges during the inspection., , 2. Two cooked spring rolls were stored directly on top of another food container. Staff was observed touching the spring rolls without removing the soiled gloves. , - Operator discarded the spring rolls to prevent contamination., , **Ensure food is handled after performing proper hand hygiene and changing gloves between different tasks.

**Corrected**, Wet cleaning cloths were observed on the food counter throughout the kitchen. Operator was observed cleaning gloves with a cleaning cloth. , - Operator removed the cleaning cloths. , , **Ensure cleaning cloths are submerged in sanitizer solution at all times if reusing or discarded after every use., **Ensure gloves are being changed in between different tasks. , **Do not use cleaning cloth to clean the gloves.

Operator was not changing the gloves in between different tasks. In addition, food grade gloves were not being used to handle food in the facility. , , **Ensure gloves are being changed in between performing different tasks to prevent cross contaminations of food and food contact surfaces., **Ensure food grade gloves are used to prevent food from contamination.

The food containers were improperly stored in the walk-in freezer, with some placed directly on the floor. , , **Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches above the floor on shelves to prevent cross contamination.

Update March 26, 2025: **This violation is outstanding**, , Various items such as vitamins, medicine, personal drinks, and hairspray not associated with food processing, preparation, handling, serving, or storage were stored in the kitchen., - Please refrain from storing these types of items in the kitchen or near food prep or work surfaces to prevent potential of cross-contamination.

Update March 26, 2025: A box of dry noodle and sauces observed on the floor in the hallway leading to the bar., , Several boxes of dry noodle packages stored in the kitchen back hallway leading to the bar., - Ensure food products are storage at least 6 inches off the ground to prevent potential contamination or pest attraction to food products.

No pest control records were available onsite at the time of inspection., , **Ensure that pest control records are consistently maintained and readily available on-site for review.

An outdated food handling permit was displayed in the bar area., , **Ensure that the current food handling permit is displayed.

Food safety certificate was not available at the time of inspection., , **Ensure staff has undergone food safety training., , Note: , 1. Operator mentioned that they have food safety training. Therefore, operator was instructed to send a copy of food safety certificate via email.

**Not observed**, Floor under the dishwashing station is uneven and pitted due to missing tiles., - Repair the floor and ensure it is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

1. Light fixture in the mop sink area was not working. , , **Ensure adequate lighting is present at all times to maintain sanitary conditions., , 2. A cardboard was being used as a surface to store food products on line shelves in the walk-in cooler. , , **Remove the cardboard as this is not a cleanable or maintainable surface. , **Ensure surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

Mixer in front of the walk-in-freezer was visibly dirty. , , **Please clean mixer to prevent cross contamination of food.

Update March 26, 2025: , Cleaning is still required under the cooking equipment at the main cookline. , , Grease, debris build up, and some rags found under the cooking equipment at the main cookline. , - Please clean these areas and ensure regular cleaning is done.

Box of loose bean sprouts were found in a box that was labelled and previously used for transport of cigarette cartons., - Do not use cardboard boxes used for cigarette cartons for any types of food storage. Package loose bean sprouts into food safe containers or bags for storage., - Bean sprouts were disposed of during the inspection by health inspector.

Various items such as vitamins, medicine, personal drinks, and hairspray not associated with food processing, preparation, handling, serving, or storage were stored in the kitchen., - Please refrain from storing these types of items in the kitchen or near food prep or work surfaces to prevent potential of cross-contamination.

Opened can of coconut milk was left in original can after opening in cooler., - Ensure all left over food products from cans are transferred to a food safe container to prevent potential leaching of metals into the food., - Item was transferred to a tupperware by operator onsite.

Two bags of meat patties in the chest freezer in the kitchen were stored in bread bags from different products., - Do not reuse different food product bags for storage. Use clean food safe containers or bags to prevent potential cross-contamination.

Scoops for bulk ingredients (under the counter across from dishwashing station) were brittle plastic without handles., - Acquire food grade scoops with handles and ensure storage of these scoops are done in a manner to protect the bulk ingredient from contact with staffs hands. Store scoop with handle facing up or in a separate clean container and washed frequently.

Several boxes of dry noodle packages stored in the kitchen back hallway leading to the bar., - Ensure food products are storage at least 6 inches off the ground to prevent potential contamination or pest attraction to food products.

Several containers of food products in the walk-in cooler are not covered., - Ensure all food products are covered in the walk-in coolers to prevent potential contamination to food.

Floor under the dishwashing station is uneven and pitted due to missing tiles., - Repair the floor and ensure it is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

Cardboard used to line shelves in the walk-in freezer. , - Remove the cardboard as this is not a cleanable or maintainable surface. Ensure surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

Grease, debris build up, and some rags found under the cooking equipment at the main cookline. , - Please clean these areas and ensure regular cleaning is done.