Ruby Pho

Observed employee drink and McDonalds food stored on prep table with prepped food items. Employee should consume food in designated area and drinks should be in a single use cup with lid and straw stored away from consumer items and handled in a way to prevent contamination. PIC moved food items during inspection.

Observed slimy black build up on baffle of ice machine. Food contact surfaces should be cleaned frequently to minimize accumulation.

Observed multiple containers of cooked food items exceeded 7 days stored in reach-in cooler: chicken soup 2/4 and chicken soup 2/3. Multiple food items with no date label. Food items should have datemarking and discarded once exceeds 7 days. All food items discarded during inspection.

Observed two containers of chicken soap cooling covered in reach-in cooler. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled should be stored loosely or fully uncovered. PIC uncovered food items during inspection.

Observed bug crawling on floor in front food service area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises. No pest control records available during inspection.

Observed menus offering raw pho that did not also contain an asterisk or listed food advisory at the bottom of the page. Advised owner and staff to add disclaimer to all menus.

Observed multiple containers of cooked meat being stored past 7 day use by date(s) of 8/14, 8/22, and 8/22. Employee discarded meat during inspection.

Observed strainer of prepared vegetables being stored on top of dish washer detergent and in sanitizing sink. Food shall be separated from chemicals to prevent contamination. Employee relocated vegetables during inspection.

Observed bag of frozen meatballs thawing in meat prep sink without being submerged under running water. Thawing shall be done under refrigeration, under running water, or the cooking process. Employee turned running water on over meatballs.

Observed shell eggs by ready to eat foods, raw beef stored on top and by ready-to-eat foods and raw beef stored on top of bagged vegetables. All foods relocated to their correct location during inspection.

Observed multiple cooked and prep food items without datemarking. PIC added datemarking during inspection.

Observed multiple scoop handles touching food items in containers. PIC positioned the scoop with the handle not in contact with food item during inspection.