Pho Super Bowl Vietnamese Restaurant, 6981-A Hechinger Drive, Springfield, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Pho Super Bowl Vietnamese Restaurant
Address: 6981-A Hechinger Drive, Springfield, Virginia
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Jul 6, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

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Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. July 06, 2009Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to explain how the PIC, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees
  • 2-102.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The person in charge failed to describe the primary symptoms of illnesses/diseases that are transmissible through food.
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows:Observed raw shell eggs over hoisin sauce in the walk in refrigerator
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination:Observed chicken in the walk in freezer and noodles in the Classic refrigerator stored without any covering
  • 4-101.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment and/or utensils are not safe:Observed springrolls stored on newspaper
  • 4-703.11(C) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed an employee wash and rinse a utensil, however no sanitizer was set up in the sanitize basin, therefore it was not sanitized.
  • 43.1-3-1(a) - Corrected During Inspection The establishment has not posted the permit to operate in a conspicuous location.
  • 43.1-3-3(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
  • 5-203.14(B) - Critical Observed the lack of an approved backflow prevention device on the water supply system.Observed no backflow prevention device on the mopsink faucet, with a hose attached and laying in the mopsink
  • 6-501.111(C) - Critical Methods are not being used to control pests.
June 16, 2009Critical Procedures81Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(4) - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: walk in cooler and freezer
  • 3-304.12(A)-(F) - Corrected During Inspection Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: rice scoops in standing water
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: items being held in the Classic Hobart display refrigerator (chicken wings, eggs, sliced tomato)
  • 4-101.11(A) - Critical Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not safe. (Take-out bags being used to store unwrapped meats in the refrigeration and freezer units) --Corrected in some areas
  • 4-301.11 - The Classic Hobart display reach-in is not currently operating as required to hold food at a temperature of 41f or below.
  • 4-501.11(B) - The door gaskets of the following unit(s) are damaged: Classic (Hobart) reach in refrigerator
  • 4-502.13(A) - Repeat Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of water at the cook line.
  • 4-903.11(A) - Corrected During Inspection Bottled drinks and misc. items were observed on the floor under the drink station counter and ice machine.
  • 4-903.11(B) - Corrected During Inspection Clean bowls, cups and lids were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward, at the drink station.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - Repeat The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Kenmore chest freezerBlack&Decker can opener and coffee makerKitchenAid blenderZouirushi rice cooker
  • 5-202.13 - Critical Repeat An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the ice maker is not observed.
  • 5-205.15(B) - Plumbing connections of the mop faucet piping is leaking.
  • 6-202.15(A)(1)-(3) - Back door is kept open for ventilation and opening is not protected by a screen or other effective means.
  • 6-303.11(A) - Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the walk-in refrigerator. Replace light bulb.
  • 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that the following areas are not maintained in good repair:Raw wood exposed in the drink areaCaulking needed around the handsink in the drink area
  • 6-501.114(A) - Observed that items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises. (msg containers)
  • 6-501.12(A) - Repeat Observed that the floor in the water heater closet and under the drink area equipment is in need of cleaning.
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name. (table cleaning solution in Windex bottle)
June 12, 2008Routine513Details / Comments
6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that the following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. raw wood exposed in newly constructed front beverage areaDecember 13, 2007Follow-up01Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(1) - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit. (raw beef over artifical crab in the walk in freezer)
  • 3-304.13 - Wet linens (i.e. aprons, towels, table cloths) found used in direct contact with the following food item(s): cover noodles
  • 3-305.11(A)(3) - Food box (canned goods) stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor in the kitchen (below storage rack)
  • 4-202.16 - Corrected During Inspection Cardboard boxes observed being reused for storage in the refrigeration unit and on the storage shelves.
  • 4-502.13(A) - Chili and msg containers containers were observed reused for the storage of rice, water, etc.
  • 43.1-1-5(f) - The following items are intended for household use only and are not approved for use in a commercial food establishment:Kenmore chest freezerEuropro toaster
  • 5-202.13 - Critical An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level from the ice machine is not observed.
  • 5-203.14(B) - Critical Observed the lack of an approved backflow prevention device on the water supply system for the ice machine.
  • 6-501.11 - Observed that the following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. raw wood exposed in newly constructed front beverage area 2. raw wood observed on shelving in the warewasher area
  • 6-501.12(A) - Observed that the floor in the the water heater closet is in need of cleaning.
December 04, 2007Routine37Details / Comments
  • 3-501.14(A) - Critical Repeat The following cooked food item(s) are not being adequately cooled according to the time and/or temperature requirements of 135F to 41F or less within 6 hours:beef and chicken broth
  • 3-501.15(A)(1)-(7) - Repeat The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate cooling of the product from 135F to 41F within 6 hours: Large pots of broth placed in the walk in cooler
  • 4-301.11 - Repeat The following mechanical refrigeration unit is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41F or less:walk in cooler, sandwich prep unit and hobart 2 dr reach in
June 08, 2007Follow-up12Details / Comments
  • 3-302.11(A)(2) - Critical Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows:raw chicken over pork in walk in freezer
  • 3-501.14(A) - Critical The following cooked food item(s) are not being adequately cooled according to the time and/or temperature requirements of 135F to 41F or less within 6 hours:beef and chicken broth
  • 3-501.15(A)(1)-(7) - The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate cooling of the product from 135F to 41F within 6 hours: Large pots of broth placed in the walk in cooler
  • 3-501.16(A)(2)(a) - Critical The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:spring rolls, items on top of prep unit (meatballs, cooked chicken, raw beef), seafood, raw beef in walk in cooler
  • 4-101.11(A) - Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment and/or utensils are not safe:take out bags being used to store unwrapped food
  • 4-301.11 - Repeat The following mechanical refrigeration unit is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41F or less.walkin cooler, Hobart 2 door reach in, True sandwich prep unit.
  • 4-601.11(A) - Critical The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer
  • 6-301.12(A) - Corrected During Inspection Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink. (missing in kitchen and behind front counter)
  • 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name.
June 04, 2007Critical Procedures63Details / Comments
6-501.14(A) - Operator was unable to document that hood exhaust system has been cleaned in the last six months.May 11, 2007Pre-Opening01Details / Comments
  • 4-301.11 - The following mechanical refrigeration unit is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41F or less: True 2DR prep refrigerator.
  • 4-501.11(A) - The True 2DR prep refrigerator is not maintaining 41F ambient air temperature.
May 10, 2007Pre-Opening02Details / Comments
  • 5-205.15(B) - Critical The backflow prevention device on the mop sink faucet is broken - the bell is missing
  • 6-301.12(A) - Observed that paper towels were not provided at the back handsink.
  • 6-501.11 - The following is in need of caulking:1) tighten screws along back of 3 vat sink and caulk edge of sink to wall2) remove caulk at back handsink and re-caulk
  • 6-501.12(A) - The shelf holding all of the chemicals under the prep table is in need of cleaning.
  • 6-501.14(A) - It could not be determined when hood system had last been cleaned.
May 08, 2007Pre-Opening14Details / Comments

July 06, 2009 (Follow-up)

Comments:
The purpose of this visit was a follow up to verify the correction of the critical violations. All violations were corrected.

June 16, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
Today’s inspection was to conduct a Critical Procedures inspection. Thank you for accompanying me through the inspection as your participation allows me to clarify information and identify areas where your processes may need further attention or assessment.
During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management is not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the person in charge was not able to name the Big Five Foodborne Illnesses, which are required to be reported to the Health Department. Information on the Big Five Foodborne Illnesses, in English, Spanish and Vietnamese, was left with the CFM to post.
Discussed and shared with CFM cooling methods.
A follow up inspection will be conducted on or about July 2, 2009.
Hot water heater: Rheen Ruud G82-156
Dishmachine: Autochlor A4, chlorine
Grease trap cleaning: CFM unsure how frequently is cleaned
Vent hood cleaning: cleaned 2.12.09; filters in need of cleaning CFM unsure how often cleaned
Pest Control service: unsure of frequency
Consumer Advisory: CFM stated that all phf food is cooked to appropriate temperatures before serving
It has been a pleasure to serve you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 703-246-2444. Thank You.

June 12, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining critical violations must be corrected within 10 days.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-135F too long.
3. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
4. Professional Pest Control Company services every 50 days, last date of service was today, 6/12/2008. No activity/evidence noted today.
5. Grease trap is located on the floor at the warewasher and is cleaned monthly. Hood system last serviced on 5/2007, filters are cleaned every 2 weeks, on site.
6. Water heater is Rheem G82-156 156,000BTU. Warewasher is Autochlor, A4, chlorine sanitizing.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.

December 13, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violation: 6-501.11 - Repeat Observed that the following areas are not maintained in good repair:1. raw wood exposed in newly constructed front beverage area
Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow-up inspection. Please review the following:
1. All critical and several noncritical violations have been corrected.
2. Thank you. Please maintain corrected violations.

December 04, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining critical violations must be corrected immediately. A follow up inspection will be conducted on or about 12/17/2007.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-135F too long.
3. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
4. Professional Pest Control Company services monthly. No activity/evidence noted today.
5. Grease trap is located on the floor at the warewasher and is cleaned monthly. Hood system last serviced on 5/2007, filters are cleaned weekly, on site.
6. Water heater is Rheem G82-156 156,000BTU. Warewasher is Autochlor, A4, chlorine sanitizing.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

June 08, 2007 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The purpose of today's visit was conduct a follow-up inspection. Please review the following:
1. All refrigeration units in the establishment were observed at temperatures above 41F. Per, CFM, the units were serviced, however, no service report was provided. Although, the walk in cooler and sandwich prep unit were observed at lower temperatures then previous recorded during in the last inspection, these units must still be adjusted to maintain an ambient air temperature of 41F or below.
2. The Hobart 2 door glass refrigerator may not be used to store PHFs.
3. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness. PHF must cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, then from 70F to 41 F with in 4 hours.
4. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-135F too long. ***Locate food thermometer***
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

June 04, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violations: Comments:
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please review the following comments:
1. All remaining critical and refrigeration violations must be corrected immediately. A follow up inspection will be conducted on or about 6/6/2007.
2. Be sure to monitor all hot/cold potentially hazardous foods. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if PHF's remain in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F-135F too long. Do not leave food sitting out at room temperature.
3. During the inspection of this establishment it was noted that management was not aware of the Food Code provision that employees are required to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the person in charge. Also, the PIC/CFM could not convey knowledge of an employee health policy indicating what symptoms are to be reported and when to exclude/restrict an employee from their duties OR did not have access to a written policy stating what actions are necessary following a report that an employee has certain symptoms are diagnosed illnesses.
4. Professional Pest Control Company services every 3 months. No activity/evidence noted today.
5. Grease trap is located on floor at the warewash station and is cleaned weekly.
6. Water heater is Rheem Ruud G82-156 156,000BTU. Warewasher is Autochlor A-4, 50ppm.
7. Sanitizer for 3 vat sink is chlorine.
8. It is important that raw meat is stored properly within refrigeration and freezer units to prevent cross contamination. Raw meat should be stored separately from ready to eat foods and from other types of raw meat. If stored on the same shelving unit within refrigerator and freezer units, raw meat should be stored as follows:
TOP SHELF: All pre-cooked and ready to eat foods (e.g. vegetables)
SECOND SHELF: Raw seafood/eggs/pork
THIRD SHELF: Raw beef
BOTTOM SHELF: Raw chicken
6. Review cooling process. Excessive time for cooling of potentially hazardous foods has been consistently identified as one of the leading contributing factors to foodborne illness. If food is not cooled in accordance with the Code requirement, pathogens may grow to sufficient numbers to cause foodborne illness. PHF must cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, then from 70F to 41 F with in 4 hours.
***Failure to correct and maintain cited violations may result in additional corrective action being taken.***

May 11, 2007 (Pre-Opening)


Violation: 6-501.14(A) - Operator was unable to document that hood exhaust system has been cleaned in the last six months.
The hood system must be professionally cleaned within 30 days. FAX a copy of the invoice to the Health Department after the service is completed.
Comments:
**Approval is hereby granted for the issuance of a Health Department Permit. This inspection report shall serve as your permit until the official permit is received. All outstanding violations are to be corrected within ten (10) days but no later than the time of your first routine inspection (approximately 30 days). Equipment additions/replacement/changes are not allowed without Health Department approval.**
Note the following recommendations:
It is recommended that more than one person on staff be a Certified Food Manager. A Certified Food Manager must be on the premises during ALL food preparation and service.
Recommendation is made to have exhaust hood cleaned at least every six months. Maintain records of hood cleaning for Health Department review. Hood is due for cleaning - clean within 30 days and fax copy of invoice to Health Department.
Recommendation is made to clean hood filters at least every two weeks.
It is recommended that the grease trap be cleaned at least every two months. Maintain records of grease trap cleaning for Health Department review.
It is recommended that a monthly pest control program be implemented. Maintain records of pest control treatments for Health Department review.
Water heater: Rheem Ruud G82-156; 156000BTU; 141.8gph recovery @ 100F rise.
Dishwasher: Autochlor A4; 48gph water usage; 50ppm residual chlorine.

May 10, 2007 (Pre-Opening)


Violations: Comments:
Approval for a Health Department Permit to Operate is denied at this time. Review the violations above. All violations must be corrected at the time of the final change of ownership inspection. Contact the Health Department when all violations have been corrected in order to schedule a re-inspection.
Water heater Rhee Ruud G82-156; 156000BTU; 141.8gph recovery @ 100F rise.
Dishwasher: Autochlor A4; 48gph water usage; 50ppm chlorine residual.

May 08, 2007 (Pre-Opening)


Violations: Comments:
Fax a copy of the new menu to the Health Department within 48 hours.
Fax a copy of the hood cleaning invoice to the Health Department within 30 days.
Approval for a Health Department Permit to Operate is denied at this time. Review the violations above. All violations must be corrected at the time of the final change of ownership inspection. Contact the Health Department when all violations have been corrected in order to schedule a re-inspection.

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