Pho Le
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
47
Score
Pho Le appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 7, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Pho Le trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches on glue board in basement. Pest report from previous week indicates no activity. Schedule another pest service and provide report to ISD.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff cutting vegs with out gloves. Retrain staff to utilize gloves for food prep.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed noodles cooling on a metal shelf with a temp of 115-120f. PIC removed and placed in the cooler to properly continue cooling. Retrain staff to properly conducted approved cooling methods.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food prep conducted in the basement. Discontinue. Establishment not permitted to implement in the basement. No handsink available.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed metal scooping utensils in bins of ice with the handle laying on the ice. All handles should be up to prevent contamination from hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with heavy food soils and grime build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris in the basement where the walk in unit is. Remove all debris
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Proper handwashing signage missing in both restrooms. Replace
590.006/6-301.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple areas with soiled cardboard on the floor. Remove
590.006/6-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under basement shelving. Clean to avoid attracting and harboring pests.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bowls of cut tofu stored under the cookline. PIC directed staff to move and place in refrigeration unit until needed.
590.003/3-305.12-C
47
May 1, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed noodles cooling on a metal shelf with a temp of 115-120f. PIC removed and placed in the cooler to properly continue cooling. Retrain staff to properly conducted approved cooling methods.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live and dead roach activity on multiple glue boards. Remove clean and sanitize all areas. PIC will email the last 2 pest control reports for review.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food prep conducted in the basement. Discontinue. Establishment not permitted to implement in the basement. No handsink available.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff cutting vegs with out gloves. Retrain staff to utilize gloves for food prep.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed metal scooping utensils in bins of ice with the handle laying on the ice. All handles should be up to prevent contamination from hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bowls of cut tofu stored under the cookline. PIC directed staff to move and place in refrigeration unit until needed.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with heavy food soils and grime build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils on the exterior and inside of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove. Observed heavy food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove Heavy food debris observed on multiple metal shelving units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple areas with soiled cardboard on the floor. Remove
590.006/6-101.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Proper handwashing signage missing in both restrooms. Replace
590.006/6-301.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris in the basement where the walk in unit is. Remove all debris
590.006/6-501.114-C
47
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored above vegtables. Discontinue store as discussed.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pork on table at end of cook line at 49F chopped garlic at 51F and to go bags of bean sprout and spices out at room temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The basement is not a place to do any prep. No hand sink. Do all prep in the kitchen.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Please review with staff not to have open drinks on the cooking prep areas. Also no cell phone on the cooking line or in warewashing area.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large bulk food containers need to have lables.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a wiping cloth bucket for cook line and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: In flip top on cooking line multiple food containers stacked on top of each other. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... Shelves in kitchen and warewashing Exterior of large and small bulk food cantainers Shelves in refrigerators
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood filters cleaned more often. Also the hood sticker is expired. This was expired in Jan 2026. Have hood cleaned before re-inspection filters are visibly bad.
590.004/4-202.18-C
50
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Excessive empty boxes at the basement area remove.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Some ingredient containers have no labels provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-601.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides broiler and back splash of cooking line. Clean inside refrigerator unit. Clean exterior of dishwasher.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking line and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide additional current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gaps at the double prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide additional current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gaps at the double prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cock roach at basement dry storage area service and provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non-inuse equipment and tools from basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gaps at the double prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cock roach at basement dry storage area service and provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed some foods with no covers provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non-inuse equipment and tools from basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty buckets and provide commercial food servcie grade containers.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking line back splach inbeween and sides to remove visible soil..Clean cooking line back splach inbeween and sides to remove visible soil.. Clean inside walk in cooler and freezer to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard box on floor at cooking line and provide commercial grade floor mat.
590.006/6-201.15-C
61
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cock roaches near dish machine provide a current detail pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cock roaches near dish machine provide a current detail pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Staff must wash hands and change gloves after handling soiled dishes
590.003/3-304.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cock roaches near dish machine provide a current detail pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must train staff on proper use of gloves and develop a cleaning schedule.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair leaky pipe below hand wash sink.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of walk in cooler and freezer to remove visible soil Clean dishmachine exterior top and sides to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No covers on some stored foods provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Regrout some areas on floor near hand wash sink at cooking line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
55
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide an additional detailed pest control report for cockroach treatment.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide an additional detailed pest control report for cockroach treatment.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut scallions held on ice at 45F shall be at 41 or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash Temperature gauge not operating repair.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of roach below dishmachine provide current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below cooking equipment ware washing area and prep areas. Clean floor below stairs near cellar doors at basement area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue use of ice in a container as means of permanant temp control of cold holding of ingredients cut veggies.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide a current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand wash signages missing from inside restrooms provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Regrout floor near ware washing area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove wooden pallets and empty boxes from exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.115-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween of cooking equipment and wok range area to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
50
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts inside the first flip top cooler with a slightly elevated temperature of 50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to bre removed and place into a refrigeration unit that is beloow 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Flip top cooler storing baby sprouts appears to be leaking inside and with an elevated temperature. Address and make any necessar repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to stay below 41F. Crad board being used to line shelving in several parts of the restuarant. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanabel durable and smooth to help minimize any roach activity.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice build-up observed around the door frame of the walk-in freezer not allowing the door to completely close. Address and defrost to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of multiple dead mice observed in the basement storage area. Address and remove on a more frequent basis.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping lcoths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Wooden table/knife and gloves observed in the basement storage area with possible preparation being done. Discontinue any type of preparation in the basement area.
590.003/3-307.11-C
55
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: floor tiles near drain at ware washing area missing replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove wooden pallets and debris from inside basement area and outdoors.
590.005/5-501.110-C
90
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff handling garnishings for soup with bare hand manager spoke with staff disposed food.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager to train new staff and handling garnishings for soups and proper storage of foods.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings at basement below wooden pallet clean and sanitize and remove wooden pallet.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: wash mode drops temperature repair to maintain temperature.
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking line prep and basement area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease recepticle soiled clean to remove grease soil.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove wooden pallets and debris from inside basement area and outdoors.
590.005/5-501.110-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking line equipment sides inbetween and backsplash to remove grease soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: drainboard for soiled dishes leaking repair.
590.004/4-204.119-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: No splashguard at soup prep area and hand wash sink provide.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of food stored on floor discontinue practice.
590.003/3-302.11-C
47
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Packaged and sliced beef stored above cabbage in basement walk in.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the hand sinks on the cooking line did not have paper towels. This was corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up a sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths on cooking line and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: In basement found a mouse on a glue trap. PIC will need to monitor traps and replace if needed.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the walk in and floor in the basement under cooking equipment and under dishwasher and shelves.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood stocker is due this month.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the shelves on cooking line exterior of bulk food containers cooking equipment on cook line wire shelves in basement walk in and exterior of the dishwasher.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Please review with staff not to use the hand sink to strain noodle. Hand sink is for hand washing only.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to lable food containers on cooking line.
590.003/3-302.12-C
55
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw whole eggs stored above vegetables in basement walk in. PIC corrected
590.003/3-302.11-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher is not getting to 160F at the plate. After trying four times. PIC has a call in to have serviced. Gauge is reading 167F. PIC will use three bay sink until repaired.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling tiles on cooling line. Heavy stains above woks.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers must have labels on them to whats inside.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide wiping cloth buckets on cooking line and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed removed all tools on top of ice machine in basement.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Clean shelves on cooking line. Clean wire shelves in walk in. Clean all in place cooking equipment from carbon build up and grease and grime on top.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Aug 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment in the basement and inside walk in.
590.006/6-201.11-C
55
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: To Go packed vegetable for soup out at room temperature. The vegetable must be stored at 41F or below as discuseed on the last few inspections.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent dropings in basement on electrical boxs on the wall by the coffee grinder and floor. Please clean all attached items on the wall and monitor. Infor pest control where you are finding the dropings when cleaning. Provide an up to date pest control report at re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the paper towel holder in the back prep area. Broken
590.006/6-201.17-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large food container will need to have labels as discussed.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line visibly soiled with grease build up. Please clean hood filters more often. Hood sticker is due Feb 5th please have the hood cleaned befor re-inspection.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment walk in refrigerator and the basement floor as discussed. This will need to be done more often and should help with rodent issues.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Please provide a wiping cloth bucket with sanitizer for the cooking line and prep areas. Wipng cloths found in multiple areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Review with staff not to have open drinks on the cooking line. I found open Red Bull cans on shelves above flip top.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... Paper towels holders in kitche area for dry food build up and grease. All shelves on cooking line. Clean exterior of the high temperature dishwasher and cooking equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
58
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored above vegetables in walk in refrigerator. PIC corrected at this time.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Witnessed a staff member cooking and packaging food for to go order touch trash can and face multiple times. PIC will need to review with staff to change gloves more ofter and between tasks.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep room by basement stairs did not have paper towels. PIC corrected at this time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line is also being used to cool cooked noodles for to go orders. Discontinue and use to wash hand only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters and holders visibly soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove. Hood sticker good until Nov 2022.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment of carbon build up. Clean all shelves on cooking line and warewashing. Soiled. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Defrost small freezer in basement and arounf walk in freezer door so it will close properly.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure product is stored off the floor 6 inches in walk in freezer.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide sanitizer buckets for wiping clothes on cooking line and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
50
May 26, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Packaged bags (sprouts and other fruits and vegetables cut) for to go orders out on counter at room temperature 69F. Discontinue and store 41F or below. PIC removed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In walk in found raw chicken wings stored above vegetables. Review with staff to store properly.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have sanitizer buckets set up on the cooking line and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelves in kitchen and warewashing area. Visibly dusty and soiled. Clean wire shelves in walk in of dry food. Clean handles to refrigeration equipment of dry food build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review and correct the storage of products in the walk in dry goods and kitchen. All must be store 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the floor in the walk in replaced. This was a violation last inspection. PIC has the metal and now will need to have it installed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean equipment with a build up of carbon and grease on the cooking line.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. PIC stated cleaned every two days. Hood sticker good until Aug 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers and sauce bottles on cooking line not properly labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under cooking equipment basement storage and in the walk in. All are visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean equipment attached to the walls in the kitchen that are soiled. Paper towel holders soap holders etc.
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Le last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Le on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Le?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Pho Le.
How does Pho Le compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Pho Le most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Pho Le's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho Le have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho Le means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pho Le inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Le is inspected around six times per year on average.
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