Pho Can Tho Vietnamese Restaurant

Violations (7)

• 3ddabd9b-05e4-43bb-a4a2-288b9720052cCriticalCorrected on site

  Food separated and protected

  3-302.11 (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(c) below, separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (c) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal FOOD may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to­eat food. (2) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (a) Using separate EQUIPMENT for each type, or (b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and (c) Preparing each type of FOOD at different times or in separate areas; (3) Cleaning EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS as specified under 4-602.11(A) and SANITIZING as specified under § 4-703.11; (4) Except as specified under Subparagraph 3-501.15(B)(2) and in (B) of this section, storing the FOOD in packages, covered containers, or wrappings; (5) Cleaning HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINERS of FOOD of visible soil before opening; (6) Protecting FOOD containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (7) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled FOOD being held in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT as specified under § 6-404.11; and (8) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed as specified under § 3-302.15 from READY-TO-EAT FOOD. Observed raw chicken stored above produce that is not cooked and ready-to-eat (RTE).

  Protection from Contamination

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  Proper cold holding temperatures

  3-501.16 (B) EGGS that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae shall be stored in refrigerated EQUIPMENT that maintains an ambient air temperature of 7°C (45°F) or less. Observed raw shell eggs in metal pan sitting at room temperature on counter.

  Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food)

• 4f6dff17-b576-4b4e-b5b4-33294d71cc44Corrected on site

  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  3-501.15 (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. make top cold holding unit Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods that were placed in make top cold holding unit to cool. When asked food employee stated that food items had just been cooked 2 hours previously and put directly into the make top unit after cooking.

  Food Temperature Control

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  Approved thawing methods used

  3-501.13 Except as specified in (D) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be thawed: (B) Completely submerged under running water: (1) At a water temperature of 21°C (70°F) or below, (2) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and (3) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of READY-TO-EAT FOOD to rise above 5°C (41°F), or (4) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal FOOD requiring cooking as specified under 3-401.11(A) or (B) to be above 5°C (41°F), for more than 4 hours including: (a) The time the FOOD is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking, or (b) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the FOOD temperature to 5°C (41°F); Observed TCS food items thawing in sink with no running water.

  Food Temperature Control

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  Thermometers provided and accurate

  4-204.112 (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. THERMOMETERS Observed that make units had probe thermometers inside of them. An ambient air thermometer is needed in the make units to accurately measure the ambient air temperatures of the cold holding make units. Ensure that ambient air thermometers are provided for all cold holding units including freezers and walk-in refrigerator. Correct by the next routine inspection.

  Food Temperature Control

• 97c94d0e-d697-438c-9ad5-a1218d5f6264Corrected on site

  Insects, rodents, and animals not present

  6-202.15 (A) Except as specified in (B), (C), and (E) and under (D) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Observed that back door was propped open, allowing for entry of pests.

  Prevention of Food Contamination

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  Non-food-contact surfaces clean

  4-601.11 (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. Observed service door that leads to the kitchen had an accumulation of residue from coming in and out of the kitchen.

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