Pho Cali, 440 N Virginia St, Reno, NV - inspection findings and violations

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Name: PHO CALI
Address: 440 N Virginia St, Reno, NV
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 3/23/2016

Score
100

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Score
General Comments that relate to this Inspection Violations from previous inspection has been corrected: - Shelves in walk in have been labeled and items are being stored according to labels. - All items are being thawed out in walk in or under refrigeration and not under running water.	3/23/2016	Routine Reinspection 2nd	100
[2] Food protected during storage; preparation; display; service; transportation Observed beef thawing in walk in that was stored above onions and other ready to eat items. Shelves were labeled but the label fell off and was lying on the walk in floor. Shelves must be labeled permanently so all staff are aware of proper storage requirements.Observed meat items in walk in fridge that were being thawed out but were not labeled. During last inspection operator stated all items are cooked or prepped and then used within 24 HRS but that is no longer the case with frozen items. Ensure all items are labeled with prep or defrost date and ensure it is used up or discarded within 7 days. General Comments that relate to this Inspection All violations with the exception of the above have been corrected: - Microwaves have been cleaned. - Ceiling and walls near back hand sink have been cleaned. - Lights for hood are turned on when cooking. - Thawing is being done in smaller batches under running water or in walk in fridge. - Sugar is no longer being stored on floor in office. - New drain plugs have been purchased for three comp sink. - Rice paddles are being stored properly.	2/4/2016	Routine Reinspection 1st	98
[2] Food protected during storage; preparation; display; service; transportation Observed bag of sugar being stored on floor and next to oven cleaner in office area. This item corrected on site. Store all food product at least 6 inches off floor to prevent potential cross contamination.Observed raw meat and shell eggs stored incorrectly in walk in. Store all raw foods below cooked and ready to eat foods to prevent potential cross contamination. Store raw meat from bottom in the following order: Chicken/eggs; beef; pork/shrimp; veggies or other cooked items. [2] Potentially hazardous food properly thawed Observed improper t thawing of chicken and beef. One Entire compartment of two compartment sink was full of numerous packages of frozen chicken and running water was not able to make contact with every package. Beef was left out at room temperature and operator planned to leave it there for a few hours and then place it in the reach in fridge. Operator also admitted to thawing shrimp under hot water to speed up the process.Thaw all foods under continuously cold running water; under refrigeration; in the microwave; or as part of the cooking process to prevent bacteria growth. The chicken issue was partially corrected at the beginning of the inpsection by owner and then cold water was turned off by employee later in inspection. Owner must train all employees on proper thawing techniques or thawing under cold running water will not be allowed in the future. [1] Non-food contact surfaces: designed; constructed; maintained; installed; located Observed balled up saran wrap being used as a drain plug in two compartment sink. A proper drain plug must be utilized. [1] Non-food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean Observed micrwaves very dirty inside and outside. All non food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean.Observed ceiling and walls near back hand sink dirty from nearby air vent. Deep clean these areas and ensure they stay clean to avoid contamination of food. [1] Storage; handling of clean equipment / utensils Observed improper storage of rice paddles where food contact surface is facing up inside a narrow container. This can cause the food contact surface to be contaminated when an employee reaches for a utensil. This item corrected on site. [1] Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded Observed lights under hood not being turned on during operating hours. Ensure these ligths are left on during all operating hours to ensure proper lighting for food preparation. General Comments that relate to this Inspection Hand sinks clean and stocked. Restrooms clean and stocked. Front make up unit @ 40F. Mushrooms and beef @ 38F. Front reach in freezer @ 0F. Handle broken off. Current fixture added to open door with must remain clean until handle can be repaired. Back make up unit @ 40F. Veggies @ 34F. Beef @ 34F. Back reach in @ 40F. Noodles and peppers @ 38F. Dishwasher dispensing 100 ppm Chlorine. Ensure unit is checked daily. Hot holding good. Rice @ 180F. Broth hot holding good. 180F. Ice machine clean. Walk in fridge @ 40F. Beef @ 32F. *Floor needs to be cleaned. Walk in freezer @ 10F. Front reach in unit @ 30F.Discussed labeling of food items in refrigeration units- most items not labeled as operator states all items are used within 24 HRS of being prepped. Discussed employee illness policy. Informed operator of need to ensure employees are excluded for 48 HRS after vommitting or diarrhea. Discussed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. No issues noted or observed. Gloves used properly and utensils for servers. CFPM (list all CFPMs in facility) No additional- the two listed cover all shifts. Facility has not had employee(s) take and fail one of the recognized CFPM exams in the past year.	1/20/2016	Routine Inspection 1st	92
General Comments that relate to this Inspection The following items must be corrected/addressed prior to issuance of permit: - Deep clean and sanitize ice machine. - Wash; rinse and sanitize all utensils and ensure they are stored handles up. - Remove small Sanyo homestyle fridge or label it and use it for Employee Use only. - Remove tape and saran wrap from all dishes and containers throughout kitchen. Wash; rinse and sanitize them. - Replace cutting board for make up unit #1 or be able to show a receipt that it has been placed on order. - Deep clean all equipment; shelves; handles; floors; walls throughout entire kitchen. - Dispose of three rice cookers that have teflon coating missing from bottom of pans. - Remove unused; dirty shelf brackets from walls behind make up unit #2. - Replace burned out light bulb in reach in fridge. - Remove black garden hose extending from ceiling near mop sink that appears to terminate in floor sink next to walk in fridge. - Remove all garden hoses from inside mop sink and hang it up near mop sink. - Remove tape and rope from sprayer over three compartment sink. - Remove all food from basement. - Remove all items throughout kitchen from premises that are not needed as part of daily business or are left over from previous owner. - Deep clean swinging door to Walk in fridge area. - Deep clean all shelves in walk in fridge. - Dispose of all food not planning to use in restaurant left behind in walk in freezer by previous owner. The following items must be corrected/addressed within 60 days or the permit to operate may be suspended: - Replace all cracked tiles in floor. - Reattach laminate to counter in front area near ice machine. - Replace broken gaskets to doors for make up unit. - Remove old masking tape from corner behind make up unit and replace it with a proper sealant. - Properly attach condensate drain line for reach in unit. Currently attached with duct tape. - Properly repair drain lines under two compartment sink that are currently held together with duct tape. - Remove old caulk; deep clean area and recaulk along sink and wall in dishwasher area. - Replace or repaint shelving unit for storing clean dishes between reach in fridge and dishwasher. - Repair water leak under dishwasher. The following items were observed during inspection: Front reach in unit at 30F. Reach in freezer @ -5F. Make up unit #1 @ 30F. Make up unit #2 @ 30F. *Ensure both units have a thermometer in them at all times. Reach in fridge near dishwasher @ 40F. Dishwasher @ 100 ppm Chlorine. Walk in fridge @ 30F. Walk in freezer @ 0F. General Comments that relate to this Inspection Ok to issue permit. All items from 8/31/15 inspection have been corrected with the exception of the door gaskets for the make up unit. Gaskets have been ordered and will be installed once received.	9/1/2015	Opening Inspection	100

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