PHO ANH

Employees food handler cards are not available. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

Noodles stored in non-food grade plastic bags. Produces covered with garbage bag. [CA] Discontinue the use of non-food grade plastic bags in direct contact with food, used approved material.

Chlorine testing strips are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Open bags of condiments and food products stored uncovered in dry storage area. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids. Food boxes stored directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

The following PHFs were prepared about an hour ago per PIC, and were improperly being cooled in containers covered with plastic bags: Beef, shrimp, chicken , noodles [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling. [COS] PHFs were uncovered and transfered to the upright refrigerator for rapid cooling.

container of frozen cooking sauce is directly on the floor with the lid open left next to the garbage bin. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination.

3 large containers of frozen cooking sauce is thawing at room temperature. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

Employee was washing hands while wearing gloves in the food prep sink. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Gloves shall be properly used and changed when required.

Sanitary towels dispenser is empty. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.[COS]

Found gap under back screen door [CA] - Provide door sweep to eliminate gap.

No paper towels in restroom [CA] - Provide soap and paper towels at all handwash sinks

Found one live cockroach on the work table. Found 2 dead cockraoches on the floor in kitchen. [CA] - Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies. [COS] - Cockroach was killed. Clean facility, remove dead bodies. Obtain professional pest control service. Submit a copy of the pest control report to: jessica.zertuche@deh.sccgov.org AND aleli.crutchfield@deh.sccgov.org

A doorway was sealed near the cookling (previous owner had walkway into kitchen from boba prep area), and a cardboard-like material is used to cover. [CA] - Cover this doorway with an approved wall material such as FRP. Walls must be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Ceiling panels missing near cookline [CA] - Replace ceiling panels. Use white/smooth panels.

Found equipment not necessary to operation in facility, such as tools, tool box, unused white refrigerator, boba tea sinks (not installed), nail salon supplies. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces the facility shall be kept vermin proof. Found gaps around the pipe below the handwash sink [CA] - Seal gaps around pipe with caulking. Ensure it is smooth and easily cleanable.