Phuong Nam
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2024
61
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Phuong Nam stretching back to 2022. Phuong Nam was last inspected on Jun 6, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up seven times.
Compared to other Dorchester restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No liquid soap at hand sink / Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink / Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small roach noted crawling across floor of kitchen / Unclear on when last extermination was no IPM reports on site. Have at least 1 extermination done before compliacen and Provide last 3 months of IPM reports Unclear on if an exterminator was out before compliance. No IPM reports on site
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink with strainer in the basin / Remove and ensure hand sink remains free and clear
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths out on cutting boards / Discontinue and properly store in a sanitizer solution when not in use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Bottoms of prep tables rusted and soiled / Clean and repaint Exterior of refrigeration visiblty soiled / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
61
May 20, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink with strainer in the basin / Remove and ensure hand sink remains free and clear
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No liquid soap at hand sink / Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Large can of Raid being used for roaches / Discontinue use.
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink / Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small roach noted crawling across floor of kitchen / Unclear on when last extermination was no IPM reports on site. Have at least 1 extermination done before compliacen and Provide last 3 months of IPM reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knife stored in between equipment / Discontinue and properly store as described below Scissors stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and properly store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths out on cutting boards / Discontinue and properly store in a sanitizer solution when not in use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Bottoms of prep tables rusted and soiled / Clean and repaint Exterior of refrigeration visiblty soiled / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
52
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Bowl on floor next to reach in unit with small rodent droppings / Clean and sanitize bowl in the high temp machine do not store on floor
590.003/3-304.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mung bean sprouts sitting out at 49F / Owner moved to refrigeration to cool back down after being out for an hour / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels out at hand sink / Owner corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No liquid hand soap at hand sink in kitchen / Owner corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: *Several small rodent droppings noted thoughout kitchen floor and in 1 bowl stored on floor / Remove and maintain cleaning schedule. *2 small roaches observed crawling on the high temp dish machine. / Terminex provides bi-weekly exterminations. No IPM reports immediately available for review. Owner will email last 3 months worth of IPM reports and will move exterminations to a weekly schedule. Have the exterminator come out at least 1x before compliance and provide the IPM report from that visit
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in November 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of equipment on cookline reach in and stand up units with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
50
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was still evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement preparation area. Address and provide an additional pest control report with treatment for fruit flies
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Basement flooring around storage shelves and near where the rice cookers are being stored with visible food spills. Clean to remove all.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Aug 15, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Main kitchen hand sink observed being blocked by large colonder of lettuce. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the basement preparation area. Evidence of live roach activity noted in the basement preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of heavy fruit fly activity in the mop closet. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management not porperly overseeing in the proper pest maintenance inside of the etsablishment. Address and provie proper training to all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Inside of the flip top coolers visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the True cooler loctaed in the dining room area visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board being used to line the floor of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Flip top cooler directly in front of the Grill top with a slightly elevated temperature (44F). Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw frozen shrimp observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and provide proper thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Raw frozen shrimp observed being stored where dishes are being removed form the dish machine. Discontinue and store all food products in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was still evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement preparation area. Address and provide an additional pest control report with treatment for fruit flies
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet in the basement restroom not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Basement flooring around storage shelves and near where the rice cookers are being stored with visible food spills. Clean to remove all.
590.006/6-201.11-C
47
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management not porperly overseeing in the proper pest maintenance inside of the etsablishment. Address and provie proper training to all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the basement preparation area. Evidence of live roach activity noted in the basement preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of heavy fruit fly activity in the mop closet. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Main kitchen hand sink observed being blocked by large colonder of lettuce. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Basement flooring around storage shelves and near where the rice cookers are being stored with visible food spills. Clean to remove all.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet in the basement restroom not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Inside of the flip top coolers visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the True cooler loctaed in the dining room area visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board being used to line the floor of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Flip top cooler directly in front of the Grill top with a slightly elevated temperature (44F). Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw frozen shrimp observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and provide proper thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Raw frozen shrimp observed being stored where dishes are being removed form the dish machine. Discontinue and store all food products in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
50
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fresh Baby sprouts observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Sprouts to be removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense ou tof of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cock roach activity in the basement storage/preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No sigange at the tha basement hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet in the main kitchen area not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of frost/ice build up around the door and fans of the walk-in freezer not allowing the door to properly close. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cutting boards observed being stored on the ground of the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all equipment in a clean and protected manner.
590.004/4-401.11-C1
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large container of raw noodles observed being stored under the darainage pipe of the single bay sink located in the main kitchen. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner. Packages of meats and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the wlak-in freezer. Discontinue and store all elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of smoking in the basement restroom. Discontinue all smoking inside of the restaurant adn provide a designated area.
590.002/2-401.11-C
50
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fresh baby sprouts observed being left opout at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked heart inside of the deli style cooler at 58F. PIC stated that the heart had just previously bee cooked. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled proper to being placed into a service cooler. Heart to be removed and placed into a refrigeration unit to continue the cooling process.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage/preparation area's. Evidence of fly activity noted in the basement. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats/seafood observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off teh ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Front service coolers appear to be not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating at the proper temperature at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw frozen cat fish observed being left out at room temperature to defrost. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing mehtods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
58
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot and cold water pressure at several sinks in the estbalishment not sufficient enough to properly wash hands or equipment at the 3 bay sink. Address and make any necessary repairs. Plumber was on site at the time of the visit addressing the issue.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap/paper towels to all hand sinks throughout the establishment.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unecessary debris/equipment from premises (or provide proper storage) prior to opening.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink in the basement area located next to the restroom not fully enlcosed. Enlcose unless otherwise directed by the directed by the City of Boston Health Department.
590.005/5-203.13-C
74
Jun 10, 2022
Routine
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no temperature dish puck for the high temperature dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no Vomit and Diarrhea clean up kit. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot and cold water pressure at several sinks in the estbalishment not sufficient enough to properly wash hands or equipment at the 3 bay sink. Address and make any necessary repairs. Plumber was on site at the time of the visit addressing the issue.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap/paper towels to all hand sinks throughout the establishment.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the main kitchen area located directly next to the small preparation table and preparation sink without any protective barriers. Provide.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Several deli style cooler with no equipment thermoemters. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several portions of the basement ceiling sheet rock damaged and hanging loose. Address and make any necessary repairs. Partion to the 3 bay sink is not sealed properly allowing both the wash and rinse bay to fill simultaniously. Address and make any necessary repairs in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink in the basement area located next to the restroom not fully enlcosed. Enlcose unless otherwise directed by the directed by the City of Boston Health Department.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Toilets and urinals (c)
Inspector notes: Womens room missing toilet seat. Provide.
590.005/5-203.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: All surfaces in the front service area/kitchen and basement preparation tables to be clean and free from any dust or visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no drainplugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-501.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water facet to the basement had sink is not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand washing signage to all hand sinks without.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unecessary debris/equipment from premises (or provide proper storage) prior to opening.
590.006/6-501.114-C
33
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no Vomit and Diarrhea clean up kit. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap to all hand sinks throughout the establishment.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no temperature dish puck for the high temperature dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water facet to the basement had sink is not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hand sink at the front service bar not fully installed. Address and ensure hand sink is fully installed functional and stocked.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unecessary debris/equipment from premises (or provide proper storage) prior to opening.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: All surfaces in the front service area/kitchen and basement preparation tables to be clean and free from any dust or visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Toilets and urinals (c)
Inspector notes: Womens room missing toilet seat. Provide.
590.005/5-203.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink in the basement area located next to the restroom not fully enlcosed. Enlcose unless otherwise directed by the directed by the City of Boston Health Department.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Several deli style cooler with no equipment thermoemters. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the main kitchen area located directly next to the small preparation tabel and preparation sink without any protective barriers. Provide.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand washing signage to all hand sink without.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several portions of the basement ceiling sheet rock damaged and hanging loose. Address and make any necessary repairs. Partion to the 3 bay sink is not sealed properly allowing both the wash and rinse bay to fill simultaniously. Address and make any necessary repairs in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no drainplugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-501.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phuong Nam last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Phuong Nam on file is from Jun 6, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Phuong Nam?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Phuong Nam.
How does Phuong Nam compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Phuong Nam most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Phuong Nam's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phuong Nam have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Phuong Nam means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Phuong Nam inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Phuong Nam is inspected around five times per year on average.
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