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NamePHO HOA RESTAURANT
Address3000 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/21/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Raw shrimp and raw beef stored above soups in walk-in freezer. Do not store raw animal foods above ready-to-eat foods. CDI - Raw items moved to shelf. 0 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Some strainers and pans stored as clean had visible food residue on them. Clean utensils and food-contact equipment to sight and touch. CDI - Items moved to dish machine to be re-washed. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 1 plate of shrimp rolls, pan of noodles, and pan of cooked vegetables were held out of temperature control at 52-62F. PIC stated they are used for lunch. Keep these items in refrigeration or hold using TPHC. Also, cut cabbage measured 47F in sandwich cooler top. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - Cabbage placed on temporary TPHC and other items moved to walk-in cooler to cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Egg, pho, and beef stew missing date labels in walk-in cooler. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be labeled with date. CDI - PIC placed dates on items. 0 pts. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. - P Container of medicines stored on shelf above clean pans. Store employee medicines separately from food and clean utensils. CDI - PIC removed medicines. REPEAT
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Rice scoops stored in 81F water. Also, tong handle laying in bean sprouts. In-use utensils may only be stored in water if the water is at least 135F. Also, handle of utensils must be stored out of the food.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Some pans and strainers stacked while still wet. Allow utensils to adequately air dry before stacking. 0 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Toaster oven is not NSF approved for commercial use. Replace with NSF equipment. 0 pts.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Floor tile damage underneath 3-compartment sink. 0 pts.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Employee jackets stored with bags of disposable straws. Store employee personal items separately from single-use/single-service articles. 0 pts.