PHO MORGAN HILL, 16965 Monterey Road 102b, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: PHO MORGAN HILL
Address: 16965 Monterey Road 102b, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Sep 16, 2013
Score
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83

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  • Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Mar 21, 2012 93
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Jun 20, 2012 97
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food separated and protected
Routine Inspection Dec 18, 2012 97
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Equipment, utensils, linens: Improper storage and use
  • Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized
  • Food not separated and unprotected
  • Food storage containers are not identified
  • Garbage and refuse improperly disposed
  • Hot and cold water not available
  • Improper cooling methods
  • Improper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use in food preparation area
  • Improper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Improper signs posted
  • Inadequate floors, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  • Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible
  • Observed rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Unapproved thawing methods used; frozen food
  • Warewashing facilities: not installed, maintained, or used
  • Wiping cloths: improperly used and stored
Routine Inspection Sep 16, 2013 83

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 21, 2012

All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41 °F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. 114002, 114002.1
All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
Notification to consumer of ready-to-eat foods containing undercooked food, raw egg, or unpackaged confectionery containing more than 1/2% alcohol. 114012, 114093
The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)
Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41 °F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. 114002, 114002.1

Jun 20, 2012

Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))

Dec 18, 2012

All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))

Sep 16, 2013

All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41 °F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. 114002, 114002.1
Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4)Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
Handwashing signs shall be posted in each toilet room, directing attention to the need to thoroughly wash hands after using the restroom (113953.5) (b) No smoking signs shall be posted in food preparation, food storage, warewashing, and utensil storage areas (113978). (c) Consumers shall be notified that clean tableware is to be used when they return to self-service areas such as salad bars and buffets. (d) Any food facility constructed before January 1, 2004 without public toilet facilities, shall prominently post a sign within the food facility in a public area stating that toilet facilities are not provided (113725.1, 114381 (e)).
No employees shall eat, drink, or smoke in any work area. (113977)
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
All food waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)
The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)

NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE AT FACILITY.
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BY DRY STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF CARDBOARD BY DUMPSTER.
OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SCOOP FOR DRY BULK FOODS.
OBSERVED 5 GALLON SOY SAUCE USED TO STORE SOUP. OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SCOOP FOR DRY BULK FOODS.
OBSERVED 5 GALLON SOY SAUCE USED TO STORE SOUP. OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SCOOP FOR DRY BULK FOODS.
OBSERVED 5 GALLON SOY SAUCE USED TO STORE SOUP. OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SCOOP FOR DRY BULK FOODS.
OBSERVED 5 GALLON SOY SAUCE USED TO STORE SOUP.
OBSERVED BROWN SUBSTANCE IN ICE DISPENSER OF SODA MACHINE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO COVER FOOD IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED TOWELS USED TO COVER FOOD. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO COVER FOOD IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED TOWELS USED TO COVER FOOD. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO COVER FOOD IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED TOWELS USED TO COVER FOOD.
OBSERVED COOKED PORK HELD AT 51F. PORK COOKED 1 HOUR AGO.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED MEAT IN FOOD PREP SINK UNDER STANDING WATER AND RAW BEEF IN BOWL IN PREP AREA THAWING.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLIES INSIDE FACILITY.
OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF DRINK POWDER STORED IN DRY STORAGE.
OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNCOVERED.
OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE COOLING SOUP.
OBSERVED OPENED PEANUTS STORED ON FLOOR. OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF DRINK POWDER STORED IN DRY STORAGE.
OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNCOVERED.
OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE COOLING SOUP.
OBSERVED OPENED PEANUTS STORED ON FLOOR. OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF DRINK POWDER STORED IN DRY STORAGE.
OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNCOVERED.
OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE COOLING SOUP.
OBSERVED OPENED PEANUTS STORED ON FLOOR. OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF DRINK POWDER STORED IN DRY STORAGE.
OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNCOVERED.
OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE COOLING SOUP.
OBSERVED OPENED PEANUTS STORED ON FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOUP HELD IN 5 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN WALK IN MEASURING 121-137F COOLING.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CART AND COUNTERS.
SB180 NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW.
WALK IN MEASURED AT 55F.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN WALK IN AND NEWSPAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND DRINK AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE FOOD PREP SINK TO WASH POTS. WALK IN MEASURED AT 55F.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN WALK IN AND NEWSPAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND DRINK AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE FOOD PREP SINK TO WASH POTS. WALK IN MEASURED AT 55F.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN WALK IN AND NEWSPAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND DRINK AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE FOOD PREP SINK TO WASH POTS. WALK IN MEASURED AT 55F.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN WALK IN AND NEWSPAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND DRINK AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE FOOD PREP SINK TO WASH POTS.

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