CLOSURE NOTICE
Pho De Nguyen 2 Closed by Health Department
October 28, 2025
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Follow_up Inspection
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
7
Minor
Inspector's Report
inspection time includes travel.
Violations Cited
8
#36
CRITICAL
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
Discontinue the observed storing of knives in between the conduit in the prep area.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Observed lack of sanitation solution and facility have been operating for 4 hours. COS - sanitation bucket with 100 ppm chlorine provided.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#26
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed 2 boxes of raw ox tail on the board beside prep sink. Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous food at room temperature.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#27
MINOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed chunk of meat in a tray with bloody juices stored near and almost on top of basket of ginger.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed bulk containers for dry ingredients have no labels. - Properly label food containers with common name.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Discontinue the observed wiping cloth left on food contact surfaces such as food prep board. - Wiping cloth shall be stored in sanitation solution with 100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm quaternary ammonia.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#44
MINOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Observed accumulation of food juices underneath the 3 compartment sink beside the grease trap. - regularly clean floor to remove food and grease accumulation.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
#44
MINOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Observed accumulation of food juices underneath the 3 compartment sink beside the grease trap. - regularly clean floor to remove food and grease accumulation.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266