PHO VIET, 2557 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95131 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: PHO VIET
Address: 2557 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95131
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Mar 28, 2013
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection May 21, 2010 96
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Routine Inspection Apr 11, 2011 97
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Hands clean & properly washed gloves used properly... [multiple violations]
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Proper signs posted
Routine Inspection Dec 7, 2011 86
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food storage containers identified
Follow-up Inspection Dec 14, 2011 97
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Aug 27, 2012 93
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Hot and cold water available
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Mar 27, 2013 96
No violation noted during this evaluation. Ongoing Inspection Mar 28, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

May 21, 2010

Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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)
Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
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))

Apr 11, 2011

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))
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)

Dec 7, 2011

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))
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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))
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. (114067 (j), 114123, 114143 (a) & (b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)
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)
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)).
Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work before handling food / equipment / utensils as often as necessary, during food preparation, to remove soil and contamination when switching from working with raw to ready to eat foods, after touching body parts after using toilet room or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973 (b-f))
Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work before handling food / equipment / utensils as often as necessary, during food preparation, to remove soil and contamination when switching from working with raw to ready to eat foods, after touching body parts after using toilet room or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973 (b-f))

Dec 14, 2011

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))
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)

Aug 27, 2012

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)
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))
The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. (114192) All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. (114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269)
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)
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)
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))

Mar 27, 2013

Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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
Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
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)

HOT WATER AT 109F AT START OF INSPECTION HEATER TURNED UP AT 120F BY END OF INSPECTION.
LIGHTING INSIDE DRY STORAGE MUST BE SHATTER RESISTANT.
OBSERVED SEVERAL 20 GALLON PAT CONTAINERS OF HOT PHO COOLING INSIDE WALK IN.
TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TENDON NOT HELD COLD AT REQUIRED 41F AND BELOW AT CHEF PREP FRIDGE.
NUMEROUS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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