Pho 2000
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Pho 2000 18 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food storage containers identified with common name of food”, showing up eight times.
Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Pho 2000 is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided. Hood sticker expired Jan 2026. PIC stated that it will be cleaned on 2-10-26.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: PIC was doing prep on multiple foods. As discussed please pre what you can and leave the rest in the walk in.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line blocked with equipment. As discussed do not block hand sinks at any time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw at room temperature. Thaw the day before or under running water or you can cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean all cutting boards with deep dark stains. If not replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided. Hood sticker expired Jan 2026. PIC stated that it will be cleaned on 2-10-26.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean and paint the rusty shelves in the walk.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place equipment Tops od refrigerator Top of dishwasher Shelves on cooking line and walk in. Bulk food containers.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Not all bulk food container had labels. Please label all small and large bulk food containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food in storage need to be properly cover unless in a cooling stage. I found foods no covered in refrigerators and walk in.
590.003/3-305.11-C
55
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: PIC was doing prep on multiple foods. As discussed please pre what you can and leave the rest in the walk in.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line blocked with equipment. As discussed do not block hand sinks at any time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place equipment Tops od refrigerator Top of dishwasher Shelves on cooking line and walk in. Bulk food containers.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean all cutting boards with deep dark stains. If not replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Not all bulk food container had labels. Please label all small and large bulk food containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean and paint the rusty shelves in the walk.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food in storage need to be properly cover unless in a cooling stage. I found foods no covered in refrigerators and walk in.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw at room temperature. Thaw the day before or under running water or you can cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
58
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Some condiment squeeze bottles and bulk food containers are missing ingredient labels provide.
590.003/3-601.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Wok range gutter surrounding area soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty buckets stored at rear of kitchen remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No covers on some stored foods inside refrigerators provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment could not produce a current pest control report provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Overloaded trash on exterior grounds provide frequent pick up.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide addtional trash recepticles with covers for boxes and recycables.
590.005/5-501.13-C
82
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice noodles at 58F hold cold TCS foods at or below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clothing from dry food storage area provide designated area possessions and clothing.
590.006/6-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wok range and wok gutter to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment prep area and ware washing area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some condiment squeeze bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide an additional current detailed pest management report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must provide and maintain a cleaning schedule.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings on top of the equipment storage shelving provide a current detailed pest management report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor behind and below cooking equipment to remove grease soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using wooden cutting block and provide non pourus cleanible cutting surface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Behind service counter clean inside cabinet to remove spills. Inside kitchen Clean top of oven to remove grease spills.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty plastic buckets and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
67
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice dropping on dry storage shelving provide a current pest control.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired in June 2024 service by license exhausthood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice dropping on dry storage shelving provide a current pest control.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair openings around pipes inside kitchen above ceiling area.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: staff observed prepping exposed foods with out hair covering provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove grease soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue stacking foods on top of each other with no covers provide covers.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired in June 2024 service by license exhausthood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ventilation system leaking repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter on non inuse equipment from inside of restroom.
590.006/6-501.114-C
64
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove non inuse equipment and empty containers from exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.115-C
95
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Temperature gauge missing from low temp dishwasher provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory disclosure and reminder for raw undercooked foods: raw beef slices and undercooked eggs. provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink blocked by equipment shelving remove shelving from area.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice dropping near cooking line service and provide current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some food containers and squeeze condiment bottle.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Remove house plants from kitchen area.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove non inuse equipment and empty containers from exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking line and preparation areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Remove tools from kitchen area and provide proper storage.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Declutter behind beverage service counter and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No anit-choking certification provide.
590.009(E)
47
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Can of raid under hand sink / Remove do not self-exterminate
590.007/7-206.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1 live roach seen at the dish machine drain board / Orkin provides monthly exterminations but cannot provide any IPM reports at this time. Provide the last 3 months of IPM reports and move exterimations to bi-weekly until further notice
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop stored on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.006/6-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of refrigeration with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment and large freezers on cooking line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Oct 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Defrost the large freezers on cooking line. Clean tops of refrigerations equipment of dust build up. Clean shelves on cooking line and under grill by windows
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to use the drain board of the low temperature dishwasher to dry vegetables that are drying. Between the prep sink and dishwasher is a divider. Dry food after washing on a prep table not in an area that could be soiled.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label all bulk food containers. Multiple on cooking line.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Patch and paint the ceiling in the dining room
590.006/6-101.11-C
74
Jan 10, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Review with staff not to have open drinks on the cooking line. Put in an area that they can be stored and besure to wash hands before returning to work.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under and behind cooking equipment of any build up of grime and some old rodent droppings as discussed.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of the in place equipment in the kitchen. Tops of the refrigerators have a build up of grease. Clean shelves on cooking line. Clean and remove tin foil on wire sheves in walk in. Soiled and peeling. Discontinue to use tin foil. Clean exterior of bulk food containers small and large. Some have a heavy build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Please review with staff not to thaw at room temperature. Found meat thawing in a container. As discussed. food can be thawed out the day before under running water or can be cooked frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket on the cooking and prep line to store wiping clothes.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Please label small and large bulk food containers. Found some that did not have labels and will need to be cleaned.
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided. PIC did clean the filters but will need to have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Sep 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to monitor cleaning of location each day Product storage and labeling of smaller bulk food containers. Provide pest control reports not bills.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC has pest control company coming in and only getting a invoice. PIC will need to call and look into getting reports from the inspections and repair or clean areas that are listed in the report. PIC will need to have pest control come back out after all areas have been cleaned and do another report. Please have copies of the reports for us to review. Keep side/back screen door closed so to keep the flies out.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Properly cover food in storage in freezers and refrigeration.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelves on cooking line of dry food some rodent droppings and dust. Clen metal shelves in walk in and paint rust spots. Clean exterior of in place cooking equipment refrigeration (side and tops) microwave and dishwasher. Clean small and large bulk food containers of any build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cutting boards of deep dark stains.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to keeo outside trash area clean and organized. Under stairs and on landing.
590.005/5-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind equipment of any old droppings dry food and grime. Clean window ledges of any build up. This need to be monitored to help with pest control.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels for small and large bulk food containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths to be stored in. Please replace older wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
55
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have pest control come and do an inspction. I found old mouse droppings and a fruit fly issue at front counter.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC stated that he shut off the ice machine to clean. Inside had a build up of water and ice. Please slean out and make new ice.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board on cooking line will need to be cleaned to remove stains or replaced.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean window fan on cooking line as discussed.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Build food containers withh need to have labels on them not all had them.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment refrigeration equipment and shelves / prep areas. Visibly soiled with some build up and old mouse droppings. Clean floor in restroom.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves on cooking line (top has build up of dust) Clean exterior of cooking equipment and dishwasher. Soiled. Clean exterior of bulk food containers of dry food. Clean and defrost large freezers by window with ice build up. Clean interior of refrigeration units.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove glue traps with mice on them and replace with more.
590.006/6-501.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 2000 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 2000 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho 2000?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pho 2000.
How does Pho 2000 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Pho 2000 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Pho 2000's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho 2000 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho 2000 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pho 2000 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho 2000 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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