Pho 97, 3090 34 St North, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PHO 97
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3090 34 St North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
License #: 6214083
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 5/13/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Dirty pans.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 07/13/2011.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.All reachin coolers in kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Pla tic food containers in poor condition.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Warewashing area.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reachin coolers on cookline.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Knives with taped handles in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Plastic shopping bags and buckets.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Beef in sink with nobrunning water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw beef over noodles and egg roll.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.aeresol can stored with single service products in warewashing room.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Throughout walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Cookline.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door to warewashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Door to outside from kitchen in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Egg rolls.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Case of spoons at counter.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Throughout.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler.Beef,duck and pork.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin coolers throughout.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Varios meats in reachin freezer in plastic shopping bags.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Walkin cooler. l
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Bottom shelves for food on cookline .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Reachin coolers on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.reachin cooler on cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Gas oven and cook top.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Rear of building.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Warewashing area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.Dumpster in grass area not on blacktop.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door to outside in warewashing area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door to outside in kitchen in poor repair exposing open gaps to outsidE throughout.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Between chest freezers and between equ pment on cookline.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Cookline
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided and rare steak is on the menu.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Throughout kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over produce in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Marinating pork not covered in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Bucket of salt on cookline under shelf.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Food tongs on shelf fastener above triple sinks.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Cooler on counter in dining room.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Walkin cooler door gasket is half gone.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Knife with taped handle.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cookline deli style cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.Cookline and food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Ice cooler on counter at bar.
  • Observed dust residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces.Shele and walls at cookline.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container at warewashing area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Kitchen door to outside in poor condition and hase many cracks and openings to outside.
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment on cookline .
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.Dishwashing machine room.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Cookline behind equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters on cookline.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Cookline and food preperation area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Ortho roach spray and bathroom cleaner and WD40 on shelvesabove food area and with food.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in all kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed outside mop/service sink not accessible.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers/freezers soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen/counter storage shelves.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed single-service items stored on storeroom floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Observed men's public bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at dishmachine area handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed cook line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen/counter storage shelves.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at dishmachine area handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food/trash debris accumulated on dishmachine area floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items stored by food on counter storage shelves.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate next to outside ice machine. For reporting purposes only.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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