Pho Lily
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2018
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Score
Pho Lily has been inspected 14 times since 2011. Pho Lily was last inspected on Mar 30, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pho Lily dates to Mar 30, 2018.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pho Lily trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP WHILE WEARING GLOVES MOVED TO THE DISH WASHING AREA AND WASHED HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, THEN REMOVED WASH CLOTHES FROM THE SANITIZING BUCKET AND RINSED IT IN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, STILL WITH GLOVES ON; THEN FINALLY WENT AND CONTINUED MAKING VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS AT THE PREP TABLE. ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. DISCUSSED POLICY OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH MANAGEMENT. MUST USE GLOVES, SOONS OR TONGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE CITY FOOD CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE BLENDERS AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS....MUST ALSO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND BLACK SLIM.
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Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TALL REACH-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 44.6F TO 47F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED SPRING ROLLS AT 47.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. SHRIMP AT 50.5F, SPRING ROLLS AT 47.1F, BEEF AT 52.9F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, CRAB RANGOON AT 43.2F. ALSO OBSERVED IN COOKS LINE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER SHRIMP AT 46.4F, COOKED CRAB AT 49.2F, COOKED NOODLES AT 45.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED TO BE 30lbs AND AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. SMALL COOLER FOUND AT 38.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED NOODLES SOAKING IN A BUCKET OF LIQUID INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK WITH A DIRTY MOP BUCKET FILLED WITH DIRTY WATER NEXT TO THE SINK. NOODLES DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1932557 ON 6-10-16 NOT CORRECTED. #34- MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS, UNDER THE 3 AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN. #42- ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER. NOT INSIDE THE ICE. #43- ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS HANDLE LINERS ON ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT PREP. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CERAMIC WALL COVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY MOP HEADS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN MOP SINK AND INVERTED.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591494 DATED 12/09/15. #45-FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN MEATS AND FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS, UNDER THE 3 AND 2 COMPT SINK THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL CEILING VENT COVER THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT AND WASHROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ON THE CORNER OF THE FRONT COUNTER AND RE PAINT. FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY ABOVE THE GRILL, WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BORD, DINING TABLES, ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE KTICHEN RINSE A DIRTY RAG IN THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, THEN RETURN TO THE PREP TABLE TO WRAP A PIECE OF PORK IN PLASTIC WRAP WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN JOBS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE PORK AFTER IT WAS IMPROPERLY HANDLED. INSTRUCTED THE KITCHEN STAFF THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER PERFORMING ANY ACTIVITY INCLUDING ANY TYPE OF CLEANING, TAKING OUT THE TRASH, TOUCHING THEIR FACE AND APPAREL, GOING TO THE BATHROOM, HANDLING CASH, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN HAND CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RIPPED GASKET ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBESERVED POOLS OF GREASE ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING OFF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND KEEP ALL GREASE INSIDE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GROUND AND EXTERIOR GREASE RECEPTACLE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE 3-COMPARMTENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARDS TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINTATION FROM DIRTY DISHES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Oct 31, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES BY THE FRONT AREA IS LOOSE,INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL.STOCK AT REAR STORAGE NOT ELEVATE UNABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD PALLETS ,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES,AND ELEVATE STOCK 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT COVERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CALIBRATE THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Oct 22, 2014
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED PASTA STORED ON PREP TABLE AND ON TOP A BOX AT TEMP OF 73.3F TO 73.7F; TOFU AT TEMP OF 51.7F STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER WHICH UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.8F.BBQ PORK AND PORK SHOULDER STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 59.9F TO 60.2F UNIT MAINTAINED AIR TEMP40.1F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 13,VALUE 20.50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT OF IT ON FLOOR WAS STORED A BUCKET OF OPENED FOOD SOAKING IN WATER,AND INSIDE THE SINK FOUR CANS OF GOYA FOOD. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THAT SINK.PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BROKEN, INSIDE WAS STORED DIRTY USED FOOD GLOVES AND PINK PLASTIC RUBBER GLOVES.UPON MY REQUEST FOOD GLOVES WERE REMOVED AND DISCARDED,PAPER TOWEL WERE PROVIDED,OPENED FOOD WAS COVERED AND PROPERLY STORED.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND ACCESSIBILITY OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES,KITCHEN AREA.THREE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE GREASE TRAP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,2 ROACHES ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,2 ROACHES UNDER THE BLENDER ON TOP THE SHELF ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE ROACH STROLLING ON NORTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-22-14 ,REPORT #1107147 #32-ALUMINUM FOILS AND CARD BOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER AND INSIDE THE OVENS, WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN #33- BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD OF EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOOD,PIPES AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PIPES WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,WHICH IS DANGLING FROM EDGES OF UNIT #34- FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH LAYERS OF BLACK GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DUST,FOOD AND GRIMES BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BY THE STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.PEELING PAINT, BROKEN CEILING WALL AND BULGED WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID WALLS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WALLS BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION WHICH CLEANING ISSUE IS WORST TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AND ON TOP PLASTIC LIDS FROM SOAP CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID TO STORE SAID FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOWEL DISPENSER BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE OR REMOVE UNIT. CAULK AROUND MOP SINK HAS AND ACCUMULATION OF BLACK SLIME,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.OPENED BAGS OF DRY FOOD(SUGAR,SALT ETC)MUST BE PROTECTED,PROVIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO BE ABLE TO STORE FOOD IN IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS AND GRIME ON CONTAINERS,LIDS AND HANDLES.FOUND CUPS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED T REMOVE AND PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.GRIMES ON CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER.SLIGHTLY MINERAL BUILD -UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WASH BOWLS ON BOTH WASHROOMS AND TOILET BOWL IN WOMEN;S WASHROOM WITH GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES BY THE FRONT AREA IS LOOSE,INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL.STOCK AT REAR STORAGE NOT ELEVATE UNABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD PALLETS ,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES,AND ELEVATE STOCK 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEAD INSECTS AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH SAID DOORS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CALIBRATE THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME OF THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 61.1F; MARINADE BEFF AT TEMP OF 46.2F; AND COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 85.6F. FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 8, VALUE 30. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOILS AND CARD BOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER AND INSIDE THE OVENS, WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENT COVERS IN DININIG AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD OF EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOOD,PIPES AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PIPES WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,WHICH IS DANGLING FROM EDGES OF UNIT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH LAYERS OF BLACK GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DUST,FOOD AND GRIMES BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BY THE STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.PEELING PAINT, BROKEN CEILING WALL AND BULGED WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID WALLS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WALLS BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LITE BULBS UNDER THE HOOD ARE ALL BURNED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF RACK IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD SPRINKLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES AND ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS OF STORAGE ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 29, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDWASH BOWL SPLASH GUARD LOOSE/IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA. MUST REATTACH AND SECURE SPLASH GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT COVERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH MENS/WOMENS WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOORS.
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82
Mar 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//DOORS NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF, FRONT SIDE DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" ,REAR SIDE DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM SIDE OF DOORS,FRONT DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR/NO EXTERMINATORLOG BOOK FOR NEW BUSINESS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT GLASSES IN FRONT AREA,PLATES & BOWLS IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE/BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 2COMP. SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE NEED CLEANING
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Lily last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Lily on file is from Mar 30, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Lily?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pho Lily.
Has Pho Lily's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Lily have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pho Lily means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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