Pho Bar

1403 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02122
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Pho Bar, the earliest from 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Dorchester restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor in the walk in freezer in basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please provide labels for containers that did not have them.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In basement freezer found product on the floor. Must be stored off the floor 6 inches.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until the end of the March
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Low Temp warewashing machine not operating per requirement.
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for low temp dishmachine sanitizer solution provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager not onsite provide additional certified food protection manager during all hours of operation.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on chilli oil provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen broth thawing at room temperature discontinue practice.
590.003/3-501.13-C
70
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non inuse equipment.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: a couple of ceiling tiles are stained replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
90
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Bar on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho Bar.

How does Pho Bar compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Pho Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Pho Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pho Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.