HOUSE OF PHO

Contact & location

Address

1852 CAMDEN AV
San Jose, CA 95124

Phone

+14084408531

Website

http://houseofphomenu.com/

Compliance history

Public regulatory record from authoritative sources. 3 actions on file. See how we present this data.

• 2025-07-24 FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION Passed View public record →
• 2025-07-17 ROUTINE INSPECTION Conditional Score 65
  10 items noted

  • K27 Food separated and protected
    1. Found several bulk bins without lids in back prep area and service line. [CA] Provide lids for bulk bins. 2. Found several container of food items stored on floor in back prep area and walk-in-cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.
  • K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    Found containers of meat thawing near back storage area. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
  • K09 Proper cooling methods
    Found container of beef broth cooling in walk-in-cooler. Observed beef broth container cooling below other PHFs. [CA] Ensure cooling of PHFs shall be conducted in a way to ensure proper cooling. Relocate PHFs below container of soup.
  • K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
    1. Found a fly zapper installed near walk-wall from kitchen to dining area. [CA] Relocate fly zapper and/or provide a fly zapper that can retain body parts of pest/vermin. 2. Found several hats and other clothing stored around/on food related items on racks. [CA] Employee's personal effects (hats, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage. 3. Found accumulated food debris under cooking equipment and shelvings. [CA] Routinely clean.
  • K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    Found flies throughout food facility. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.
  • Critical K08 Time as a public health control; procedures & records
    Observed the following PHFs under time as a public health control (TPHC) without time marks: noodles, spring rolls and shell eggs. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Operator directed to time mark PHFs.
  • Critical K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    Major: 1. Measured bag of orange rice holding at 52F in 3 door cold top at cooks line. 2. Measured container of raw beef holding at 57F in 3 door reach in at cooks line. 3. Measured fried tofu holding at 112F at fryer station. 4. Measured a bowl of boba holding at 72F at front service line. Per operator, PHFs placed there for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate PHFs to refrigeration unit. Minor: Measured the following PHFs holding between 46F - 49F in walk-in-cooler for less than 4 hours: egg rolls and raw beef. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.
  • K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
    1. Found plastic bowls used to dispense bulk goods in back storage area. [CA] Provide scoops with handle. 2. Found single use container being reused to store other food items near service line. [CA] Single use food container (e.g. soy sauce container, milk carton, apple juice container, can food, wine bottle) shall not be reused to store food.
  • K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    Found brown/orange like substance on white interior panel of ice machine located at front service line. [CA] Routinely clean.
  • K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    Measured ambient air temperature of walk-in-cooler at 48F. [CA] Repair refrigeration unit to maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.
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• 2024-11-19 ROUTINE INSPECTION Passed Score 71
  10 items noted

  • K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
    Found several container of food items stored on floor in prep area, walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.
  • K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    Found several containers of seafood and meat thawing in stagnant water, sitting in container placed on floor and prep table. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
  • K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
    1. Found accumulated grease build up on mechanical exhaust hood. 2. Found accumulated dust debris on fan guard in walk-in-cooler. [CA] Routinely clean.
  • K05 Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    Observed an employee touching their face while donning gloves and placing hand in their pocket. No active contamination occurred. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required prior to putting on gloves. [COS] Employee was directed to remove their gloves, wash their hands and discontinue placing hand in pocket at cooks line.
  • K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    1. Found single use containers being reused for storage of food items in 2 door reach in refrigeration unit. [CA] Food containers intended for single use shall not be reused. 2. Lacking lids for multi-use containers in dry storage room. [CA] Provide lids.
  • Critical K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    Major: Measured the following PHFs holding between 52F - 125F on counter top near cooks line for less than 4 hours: egg rolls, chicken wings, bean sprouts and white noodles. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate PHFs to refrigeration unit. [SA] Operator opted to use time as a public health control (TPHC) for white noodles and meats. Minor: 1. Measured the following PHFs holding between 46F - 49F in 2 door cold top/reach in (left): bean sprouts, raw pork and orange rice. 2. Measured the following PHFs holding between 44F - 49F in walk-in cooler for less than 4 hours: marinated pork, marinated chicken wings, orange rice and chicken. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.
  • K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    Found several food handlers card expired. [CA] Renew food handlers card.
  • K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
    Found a bag of onion stored in unapproved back space area. [CA] Store all food in food facility to prevent from accidental contamination.
  • K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    Found black/red like substance on white interior panel of ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean.
  • K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
    1. Found scoop handles in direct contact with food items in bulk storage room. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. 2. Found cloth linen used as lining for counter where cups are stored. [CA] Discontinue the use of cloth towels in direct with food, used approved, single use materials. 3. Found food content directed stored in crates in walk-in-cooler/freezers. [CA] Provide a bag and/or approved lining for storage of food items.
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Cuisine

vietnamese

Sources

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