Pho Cali, 1578 Main Street, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PHO CALI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1578 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
License #: 6801339
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats over cooked pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, dumplings prepared onsite no date marking.
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of sticky residue on shelf in kitchen.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as cover on fire suppression pipes over cook line.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, utensils in sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
11/18/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Observed knives stored in between cook reach in cooler shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand wash sink in prep area has broken drain line, water drains on floor.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash towels in sink. Observed employee rinsing tongs in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.-Repair on order
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-womens restroom
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in womens restroom.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-kitchen handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No current proof of required employee training provided for some employees. Update all training documentation by next inspection.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on side of fryer.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface on lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item spray bottles stored by foods. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filters.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on side of fryer .
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-wait area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Plumbing system in disrepair with wait area handsink under repair.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
4/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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