Pho Xe Lua Viet Thai Rstrnt, 907 Race St, Philadelphia, PA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: Pho Xe Lua Viet Thai Rstrnt
Type: Food
Address: 907 Race ST, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-627-8883
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 11/22/2010
Last inspection violation count: 11

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
    Serving utensils located in storage/prep areas observed stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service.
  • Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
    Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside walk-in cooler.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Provide where needed.
  • Objective of Cleaning Grease & Soil Accumulations & Nonfood Contact Surfaces (46.711(b)(c))
    Dust accumulation observed along AC cooler unit inprep area.
  • Wiping Cloth Air Drying Locations (46.772)
    Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter top and not stored in sanitizing solution.
  • Disposal of Sewage and Non-sewage Liquid Waste (46.863)
    Observed indirect waste from AC condenser unit drained into Women's toilet room upstairs.
  • Storage Areas & Waste Receptacles Available and Sufficient Capacity (46.882(a) & 46.941(f))
    Exterior trash containers observed not lided.
  • Handwashing Facility - Handwash Cleanser, Hand Drying, Signage, Handwash Aids or Devices Use Restriction (46.941(b)-(e))
    No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the prep/upstairs toilet area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
  • Lighting Intensity (46.943)
    Observed a burnt out light bulb under prep area hood. Observed missing lighting inside prep area walk in cooler.
11/22/2010Follow-up
  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    City food safety certificate observed not present. An employee, Tien Phung who has a valid servsafe training certificate observed present. City application/instruction was provided.
  • Hair Restraints (46.152)
    Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
  • Preventing Cross-Contamination of Packaged and Unpackaged Food by Separation, Packaging & Segregation (46.281)
    Several food items, raw/cooked, observed stored inside prep area/walk-in refrigeration units without sanitary coverings.
  • Identification of Content on Food Storage Containers (46.282)
    Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
  • In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
    Serving utensils located in storage/prep areas observed stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service.
  • Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
    Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside walk-in coolers/bar area/upstairs dry storage room. Provide splash guard between garbage grinder sink and 3-basin sink.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Several refrigeration and freezer chest units observed without thermometer. Provide where needed.
  • Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
    Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
  • Equipment in Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (46.671)
    Crates observed used for elevation of food articles.
  • Objective of Cleaning Grease & Soil Accumulations & Nonfood Contact Surfaces (46.711(b)(c))
    Hood filter plates need degreasing. Dust accumulation observed along interior surface of prep area hood. All food equipments need general cleaning. Reach-in freezer chests need defrosting.
  • Frequency of Cleaning Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (46.712)
    Required sink stoppers observed not present at bar area 3-basin sink. Establishment uses mechanical warewasher for wash/rinse/sanitization of utensils.
  • Wiping Cloth Air Drying Locations (46.772)
    Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter top and not stored in sanitizing solution.
  • Backflow Prevention Device when Required, Backflow Prevention Device on Carbonator (46.823(d)(e))
    Mop sink observed not present. Uses portable sink.
  • Lighting Intensity (46.943)
    Observed burnt out light bulb underprep area hood. Observed missing end caps for lights present over washing machine. Basement area has inadequate lighting.
  • Toilet Room Cleaning, and Doors Closed (46.981(b)(i))
    Hand wash reminder signs not present at upstairs toilet room.
  • Controlling Pests, Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and Pests (46.981(k)(l))
    Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the basement area. Observed dead roach on glue board. Needs general floor cleaning.
10/21/2010Regular

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