Toa Vietnamese Cuisine

1) Raw beef was observed at 23.3 degrees C. , - High risk foods must be maintained at 4 degrees C or below. , , 2) Cooked noodles were observed at 37.4 degrees C. , - Cooked high-risk foods must be maintained at 60 degrees C or above OR must be properly cooled down and must be stored at 4 degrees C or below., , Both the beef and noodles were discared during inspection., , 3. Lemongrass packages were observed in one of the plastic bin for thawing without cold running water. The temperature of the meat measured to be 2C., The operator shifted the meat packages to the cooler., Use the following thawing methods:, 1. Under cold running water, 2. In cooler at 4C, 3. Directly cooking, 4. In the microwave

The front glass dishwasher was measured at 55 C and second reading 54 C. It used chlorine as disinfectant which none was dispense as per Chlorine test strip during the time of inspection., - Front glass dishwasher must not be used until it is repair and disinfectant is being dispensed.

The front hand washing station was blocked off with a blender. , - The hand washing station must be accessible at all times.

Handwashing station by the freezer had no hot running water. , - Repair the sink so that there is hot water. All hand washing stations should have hot and cold running water at all times.

1. The walk in Freezer door is not able to be open from the inside of the freezer. , 2. The light inside the walk-in freezer was not operational. , , Corrective action , 1. Have the doorknob fixed for the safety of staff members. , 2. Repair the light fixture.

A bowl was observed in bulk food container to scoop out dry food item., - Ensure to use scoop with handle where handle of the scoop should not touch food during dispensing food , or storage.

1) Grease built up was observed under the prep table opposite to the dishwasher., 2) Grease built up was observed on floor near the employee washroom. , 3) Grease built up was observed in corner behind perp table. , - Ensure to scrap and clean the grease from the above-mentioned areas., , 4) 4) All vents in the facility had visible dirt built up. , - Ensure to clean the vents.

The permit was post was from a 2018 food permit. , - Replace with current food permit.

Personal items were stored on food prep counter opposite to the dishwashing area., , - Have separate storage for personal items.

**Repeat violation**, 1. There were containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler & walk-in freezer., , Ensure that food is maintained at least 6 inches from the ground., , 2. Food in the walk-in cooler was not covered., , Ensure that all food is covered with lid or plastic wrap to protect from contamination.

There was a gap noticed at the back kitchen door. , , Weather stripping at the back door needs to be replaced.

1) Mice droppings were noted in the storage area near the kitchen entrance door., , - A certified pest control operator must be contacted for pest control in the facility., , 2) Pest control records were not provided while onsite., -Send pest control records to dPHI.