What The Pho, 8618 49 St N, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHAT THE PHO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8618 49 St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
License #: 6214454
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 4/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(can to scoop rice)
  • Basic - Chest freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.(kitchen)
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.(walls behind stove peeling )
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number cans.(to scoop rice)
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.(spoons)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.(clam shells )
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(throughout kitchen)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( beef 51°F, )item moved to a cold holding unit to lower temp
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(water filter on kitchen HWS)
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **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.(all items)
4/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Both restrooms.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Damaged tiles and holes in tiles throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under prep table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 30 seats, have 36.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reaching cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Particle board being used as a stand for low temp dishwasher
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Scoop handle in contact with food. Salt and sugar bins in prep area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Pesticide explicitly states that it is to be used only by licensed professional.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found under table on cook line.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient air temperature 45°.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Missing date.
12/12/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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