PHO VAN RESTAURANT, 1555 Laurelwood Road Unit 1, Santa Clara, CA 95054 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: PHO VAN RESTAURANT
Address: 1555 Laurelwood Road Unit 1, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Apr 30, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

98

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Inspection findings

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Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification [multiple violations]
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Aug 26, 2010 96
  • Garbage and refuse properly disposed facilities
Routine Inspection Sep 30, 2010 99
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Dec 28, 2010 96
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Food separated and protected
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection May 30, 2011 97
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Routine Inspection Mar 5, 2012 98
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Hands clean & properly washed gloves used p...
  • Proper cooking time & temperatures
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Time as a PH control procedures & records
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Nov 6, 2012 86
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied/accessible [multiple violations]
  • Demonstration of knowledge; food mgr certification...
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Time as a PH control procedures & records
Routine Inspection Apr 1, 2013 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action Apr 1, 2013 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action Apr 29, 2013 100
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Improper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Apr 29, 2013 98
  • Improper cooling methods
  • Improper hot and cold holding temperatures
Follow-up Inspection Apr 30, 2013 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action Apr 30, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 26, 2010

All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination.
All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination.
Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))

Sep 30, 2010

All food waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)

Dec 28, 2010

All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))

May 30, 2011

All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))

Mar 5, 2012

Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
All liquid waste must drain to an approved fully functioning sewage disposal system. (114197)

Nov 6, 2012

Comminuted meat, raw eggs, or any food containing comminuted meat or raw eggs, shall be heated to 155°F for 15 sec. Single pieces of meat, and eggs for immediate service, shall be heated to 145°F for 15 sec. Poultry, comminuted poultry, stuffed fish / meat / poultry shall be heated to 165°F. Other temperature requirements may apply. (114004, 114008, 114010)
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, records and documentation must be maintained (114000)
All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41 °F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. 114002, 114002.1
Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work before handling food / equipment / utensils as often as necessary, during food preparation, to remove soil and contamination when switching from working with raw to ready to eat foods, after touching body parts after using toilet room or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973 (b-f))
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)

Apr 1, 2013

All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41 °F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. 114002, 114002.1
All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination.
When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, records and documentation must be maintained (114000)
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))

BEAN SPROUTS MEASURED 72F, GARLIC IN OIL MEASURED 64F.
In walk-in cooler , 5-20 quart containers of chicken broth prepared yesterday, measured 46-56 degrees F, bean desert made 3/29 measured 48 degrees F. COS. VC&D.
OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER 6FT AWAY FROM HANDSINK, FOR LEFT SINK OF 3 COMP SINK.
PERSON-IN-CHARGE IS NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE HOW TO RAPID COOL 20 QUART CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN BROTH.
SUMMER ROLLS MEASURED 78F.

Apr 29, 2013

Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)

OBSERVED COOKED BEEF 52F, MEATBALL 50F, CHICKEN BROTH 47F OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 45-51F).
Walk in cooler measured 45-51F. / Impound walk in cooler. Equipment shall be operative and in good repair.

Apr 30, 2013

All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41 °F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. 114002, 114002.1
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))

IN WALK IN COOLER, THAWING PORK MEASURED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44F.
OBSERVED CHICKEN BROTH IN WALK IN COOLER MEASURED 45-46F.

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