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Pho Saigon Kitchen & Asian Cuisine LLC

20722 Timberlake Road B Lynchburg, VA 24502
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine

August 4, 2023
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

16: 1700 (6c) (6d). Observed that the chlorine dishwasher had a concentration of 0ppm.
Corrective Actions: Repair dishwasher. Wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils and dishes in three compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired to have a chlorine concetration of 50-100ppm. Owner states dishwasher is serviced monthly (next appointment is August 10).

35: 790 Observed six bags of beef submerged in water in the 3 compartment sink to thaw.
Corrective Actions: Frozen foods need to be thawed under refrigeration, under running water at 70F or less, or as part of the cooking process.

37: 480 Observed two bulk containers in kitchen area containing a white, powdery substance without a label.
Corrective Actions: Label working containers storing non easily and unrecognizable items.

38: Observed at two cockroaches in handwashing sink.
Corrective Actions: Owner states that they have pest control come in monthly to minimize the presence of pests.

39: 610 Observed bags of lettuce and carrots sitting directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Observed a bag of sugar sitting on the floor in dry storage
Corrective Actions: Elevate food items at least six inches above the ground to prevent contamination.

Additional Comments

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Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
rice (cooker) 138 °F Hot Holding
Rice (stove) 210 °F Cooking
pork (prep unit) 132 °F Cooling
chicken (prep unit) 41 °F Cold Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
Dishwasher chemical 0 Chlorine
No records found
Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
No records found
Observations
Demonstration of Knowledge
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties.
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
Observations
Employee Health
IN
3 Management awareness, policy present.
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion.
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
Observations
Good Hygenic Practices
IN
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.
Compliant
Observations
Preventing Contamination by Hands
IN
8 Hands clean & properly washed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
Compliant
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
NO
12 Food received at proper temperature.
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
Compliant
Observations
NA
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination
IN
15 Food separated & protected.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
Violation
Observations
IN
17 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food.
Compliant
Observations
TCS Food Time/Temperature
IN
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
NO
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
Compliant
Observations
Consumer Advisory
NA
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Compliant
Observations
Highly Susceptible Populations
NA
26 Pasteurized foods used, prohibited foods not offered.
Compliant
Observations
Chemical
NA
27 Food additives: approved & properly used.
Compliant
Observations
IN
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
Compliant
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Food Temperature Control (0 points)
OUT
35 Approved thawing methods used.
Violation
Observations
Food Identification (0 points)
OUT
37 Food properly labeled, original container.
Violation
Observations
Prevention of Food Contamination
OUT
38 Insects, rodents, animals absent.
Repeat Violation
Observations
OUT
39 Contam. prevented during food prep., storage, display.
Violation
Observations
Clean Air Act Compliance
IN
99 Clean Air Act Compliance
Compliant