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NamePHO NAM VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Address18059 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General CommentsTPHC - Vermicelli, pork, tofu, chicken, cabbage, mixed vegetables

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No REPEAT 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed deli slicer stored as clean with food debris and residue accumulation on area under/behind blade. Observed several Pho spoons stored as clean with food debris. CDI - Spoons were removed to be washed and slicer will not be used until it is broken down and cleaned. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed microbial growth inside of the ice machine.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 46-50 degree meats in the smaller reach-in cooler. Items were voluntarily discarded. Cooler will not be used until it is repaired.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed several cooked meats in the smaller reach-in cooler without date marks. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf Observed missing disclosure for the menu consumer advisory.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of sauces stored on the floor of the kitchen. Observed meat without packages stored directly on the shelves of the reach-in cooler.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed a scoop for rice with the handle submerged in the product.
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. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. Observed a “household use only” blender and a cardboard matt on the floor in front of the 3-compartment sink. Observed several tongs with cracked handles.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build-up of food debris on the insides of several coolers and sides of equipment.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed food debris and grease on the floor underneath equipment.