Pho Ba 9
Last inspected: Aug 16, 2024
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Score
PHO BA 9, located at 5374 Walzem Rd in San Antonio, TX 78218, underwent a high-risk inspection on August 16, 2024. This inspection identified two critical, three major, and five minor violations. Notable issues included improper cold holding temperatures for food and a malfunctioning ware washing machine, along with food stored in non-food grade containers.
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Inspection History
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Nov 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Violations — Aug 16, 2024 Inspection
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Observed sanitizing solution be at 25ppm from the ware washing machine. Ensure the sanitizer solution is properly working and sanitizing strips are used to test the solution. 4-204.117(A) Ware washing machines, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers. A ware washing machine that is installed after adoption of these rules by the regulatory authority, shall be equipped to automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers.
4-204.117(A)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
3-307.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Observed dirt, dust, grease, and other debris buildup on the vent hoods above the stoves, surrounding the stove equipment, on shelves, surfaces of equipment, and inside the microwave. Ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces are cleaned frequently to prevent accumulation of soil, dirt, and other debris. 4-202.18 Ventilation hood systems, filters. 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 4-602.13 Nonfood-cont
4-202.18
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
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Observed no physical copies of food handlers. Ensure all employees handling food obtain a food handler certification and a copy is obtained on premises. 228.31(e) The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.
228.31(e)
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