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Pho Tai, located at 1630 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, received a score of 74 points out of a possible 100 points during their 01/20/2023 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1
6-1A: .04(6)(f)Time/temperature controlled foods holding above 41F, see temperature chart. // Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) // If this item is marked out of compliance on the next routine inspection, then the food service permit may be suspended.
Corrective Actions: Food discarded. //
Violation #2
8-2B: .07(6)(e)RAID pesticide in facility not approved for food service establishments. // Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to: (i) Law; (ii) Manufacturer’s use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer’s label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food service establishment, (P) (iii) The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials. (P)
Corrective Actions: Pesticide discarded. //
Violation #3
11C: .04(6)(c)Box of raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. // Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1) under refrigeration that keeps the food at 41°F or below; 2) completely submerged in running water with the temperature of the water at 70°F or below, and the no part of the food exceeding 41°F; 3) as a part of the cooking process. (C)
Corrective Actions: Shrimp relocated to the cooler. //
Violation #4
12D: .04(4)(g)Raw shrimp thawing in vegetable prep sink. // Ozone as an antimicrobial agent used in the treatment, storage, and processing of fruits and vegetables in a food service establishment shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 173.368 Ozone. (P)
Corrective Actions: Shrimp removed from sink and sink cleaned. //
Violation #5
17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Floors with heavy build up under cooking equipment. // All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C) // If this item is marked out of compliance on the next routine inspection, then the food service permit may be suspended.
Violation #6
18: .07(5)(k)Multiple live roaches observed crawling on floor at time of inspection. // Last PCO service invoice dated 01.06.2023. // The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1) routinely inspection incoming shipments of food and supplies; (C) 2) routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pest; (C) 3) having a professional treat the facility; (Pf) and 4) eliminating harborage conditions. (C)
Additional Comments
Additives: food dyes, MSG.
Cold holding items assessed at 41F or less (unless otherwise specified). Hot holding items assessed at 135F or higher.
An additional routine inspection will be performed by January 19, 2024. A routine inspection is due by June 30, 2023.
A follow up inspection will be performed at anytime during hours of operation by January 30, 2023. Correct remaining uncorrected items or the food service permit may be suspended.
Mixer and other items not in use must be removed from establishment by January 30, 2023. PIC was in the process of removing items from restaurant.
Container of peeled onions on the floor relocated off of the floor. One container of uncovered lettuce was discarded.
Items on make table on temperature control today. Sprouts only item on time as a control for food safety for today.
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