Pho Mr. Q

Manual dishwashing of glassware and some utensils occurring in a single compartment in the bar handwashing sink in the front without sanitizing., , - All re-usable utensils, glassware, dishware etc. must be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the mechanical dishwasher or in the 2-compartment dishwashing sink in the back. Cease all manual dishwashing in the front immediately and remove any related items for manual dishwashing such as detergent, dish rack etc.

*** Repeat violation ***, , 1. Food items such as buckets of noodles, carrots were observed to be placed directly on the floor at the back area beside the dishwasher and in front of the walk-in cooler. There were also several buckets of foods stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer. At the bar, various cases of drinks were placed directly on the floor., , - Ensure all drinks and food items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor to prevent potential contamination., , 2. In the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and prep cooler opposite the cookline, various food items were observed without lids/covers. , , - Ensure all food items are well covered, including when stacking other containers on top to prevent contamination.

1. Broken floor tiles observed close to the floor drain in front of the exit door, water had pooled into the gap., , Repair/fix the floors in disrepair., , Floor surfaces should be smooth, easily cleanable, impervious to moisture and durable., , 2. The wall close to the doorframe of the exit door and the baseboards leading to the back dishwashing area were observed to be in disrepair., , Repair the wall surface and baseboard., , Ensure that all surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

1) A wooden cutting board in the main food preparation area was in a state of disrepair, with a large gap and deep grooves present. The surface was no longer smooth, non-absorbent, or easily cleanable and sanitizable., , - Discard and replace. All food contact surfaces must be smooth, easy to clean and sanitize and non-absorbent., , 2) A knife with a handle wrapped in masking tape was observed. , , - Remove tape. The taped handle is not easy cleanable or sanitize.

**Repeat Violation**, , March 19, 2026: The kitchen floor was very, wet, greasy and slippery., , February 2, 2026: The kitchen floor was very greasy and slippery., , Requirement:, Thoroughly clean the floor and ensure to maintain in a sanitary condition at all times., , , Previously noted during inspection on December 9, 2024:, Kitchen floor was wet and greasy., , Clean the kitchen.