Vn Pho
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
61
Score
VN PHO, located at 6363 Jonesboro Rd in Morrow, Georgia, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on July 23, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical violation and seven minor violations, including issues with food storage, time as a public health control, and proper cooling methods. Across five recorded inspections, VN PHO has primarily received medium-risk ratings.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
61
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Dec 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
May 9, 2024
Followup
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
50
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
41
Violations — Jul 23, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items (pork blood, carrots, onion, and cucumber) stored uncovered in prep-top cooler. Also observed bin of onion and chopped onions stored uncovered underneath prep table. Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Had PIC place covers on food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TPHC food items not marked or indicated with start time and discard time. Advised PIC if time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 6 hours: the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from temperature control and the food temperature may not exceed 70°F (21°C) within a maximum time period of 6 hours; the food shall be monitored to ensure the warmest portion of the food does not exceed 70°F (21°C) during the 6-hour period, unless an ambient air temperature is maintained that ensures the food does not exceed 70°F (21°C) during the 6-hour holding period; the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate: the time when the food is removed from 41°F (5°C) or less cold holding tempera...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of cooked egg rolls (shrimp and pork) near fryer cooling on counter at room temperature. Advised PIC cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Using rapid cooling equipment, loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Items relocated to cooler for proper cooling methods.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bowls and plates inverted on storage rack. Advised PIC cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: covered or inverted.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in-cooler at front-food service with ambient air temperature of 44F and 65F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed residue accumulation on shelving in dry storage area, also observed interior of convection oven with debris on non-food contact surface. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard being used on floor at food prep area. Advised PIC nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles in warewash area. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Core (Minor)
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