Pho Number 1- Vietnamese Cuisine
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2022
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Public records show 15 inspections at Pho Number 1- Vietnamese Cuisine stretching back to 2014. On Jul 15, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Pho Number 1- Vietnamese Cuisine's record stops at Jul 15, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFCATES FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 21, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2268660 DATED:02/27/2019 41 3-304.14: **C** Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH WHEN NOT IN USE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. - May 27, 2019 44 4-904.13: **C** Preset Tableware SILVERWARE (FORK, SPOON, SOUP SPOON) ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. - May 27, 2019 45 4-502.13: **C** Single-Service and Single-Use Articles- Use Limitations SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (FORK, SPOON) IN FRONT SERVICE AREA MUST BE STORED HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. - May 27, 2019 47 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. - May 27, 2019 51 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. - May 27, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 1/10/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT INSIDE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS INCLUDING HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOM
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER/BINS IN PREP AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH WHEN NOT IN USE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE (FORK, SPOON, SOUP SPOON) ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (FORK, SPOON) IN FRONT SERVICE AREA MUST BE STORED HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 20, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MAKER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE AND DEAD RATS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, ALSO NOTED OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE REAR BOILER CLOSET. ALSO FOUND OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. MUST SEAL ALL RAT BURROWS INSIDE BOILER CLOSET IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PLANT PLANTER IN FRONT DINING AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.---------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH LITTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed cleaned pans and utensils stored directly under the exposed handsink in the prep area on milk crates. Instructed facility to relocate and maintain in a clean and sanitary location.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the bottom compartment of the fryer to have grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Mar 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Also observed food debris spilled in the two door freezer. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain both.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor around the grease trap and under the front counter 3 compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to 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: Observed black, dirty caulk on the walls behind the 3 compartment sink and behind the mop sink. Instructed facility to remove old caulk, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.
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Apr 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD BROKEN HANDLE(BY THE DISPLAY PREP-COOLER) AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD,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: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WITH RAW MEATS INSIDE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE AT STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN SLIDE COOLER (LEFT SIDE DOOR) BY HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jun 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. COOLER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME.
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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 NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOORS MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Number 1- Vietnamese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Number 1- Vietnamese Cuisine on file is from Jul 15, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Number 1- Vietnamese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pho Number 1- Vietnamese Cuisine.
Has Pho Number 1- Vietnamese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Number 1- Vietnamese Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho Number 1- Vietnamese Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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