Pho Pasteur
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
78
Score
Pho Pasteur appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Pho Pasteur's 78 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the vegetable prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall around the dish machine & the floors under/around to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: The high temp dish machine rinse guage is not operating.Repair 3 bay sink available for warewashing
590.004/4-502.11-C
78
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the vegetable prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit on site. (procedures will be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior white panel of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink is leaking from the drain.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall around the dish machine & the floors under/around to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: There are items in the walkin freezer that are stored unwrapped.Provide covers or wraps during storage(label & date)
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: The high temp dish machine rinse guage is not operating.Repair 3 bay sink available for warewashing
590.004/4-502.11-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all milk crates at the cook line being used as storage shelving.Provide proper dunnage racks
590.004/4-502.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the cook line equipment to remove built up soils. Clean all prep tables & shelving to remove soils. Clean the interiors of the fryer cabinets to remove grease buildup. Clean the interiors of the reachin refrigeration units to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind the cook line to remove grease & soils
590.006/6-201.17-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: There is old equipment and unused trash barrels stored in the outside trash location.(PIC stating they are discarding) Remove items maintain outside trash clean & clear of all unnecessary items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around all the cook line equipment to remove greasy residue & soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
41
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all excess trash and unnecessary items from alley way.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior walls in alley way observed with debris. Alley way observed with pooling water. Ground of alley way is slick and obsevred with build up. Clean alley way surfaces.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash debris and cardboard throughout trash area. Clean to remove. If trash is not being picked up call additional company to service trash.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease containers observed with debris on exterior of containers. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.13-C
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Blue plastic observed in stock pot attached to meat that was being used for broth. Plastic removed by employee.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced beef in production line at 55F. Placed in walk in cooler by PIC. Hold cold items at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep table in upstairs area observed soiled with sauce and food debris. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in refrigeration without date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Employee bathroom upstairs door is damaged and not closing properly. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-501.19-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard on production line floor and floor of freezer. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine unit. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in floor in upstairs storage area. Missing floor tiles in upstairs floor storage area. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled and damaged flat top grill observed in alley way. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
47
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all excess items from alley way. Grease build up on walls of alley way. Ground in alley way is slick. Clean to remove all debris and grease.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on outdoor door is damaged. Replace. Outdoor door has a hole in key handle area. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash and debris in alleyway. Area around mechanical air conditioning unit has debris and trash surrounding it. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink in back of house area observed without barriers and in close proximity to food prep area. Discontinue dumping soiled mop water in sink. Apply for variance to dump soiled water in toilet.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning maintenance tools preventing contamination (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC mop water dumped into hand sink in kitchen area. Install mop sink or apply for variance to dump soiled mop water in toilet. Evidence of mop water being dumped in back alley way. Mop bucket mops and brooms observed in alleyway. Discontinue dumping mop water in alley way.
590.006/6-501.15-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Alleyway used for trash has multiple areas of excess items and exposed trash. Remove all un used items from alley way.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease bucket in alley soiled with grease build up. All trash cans observed soiled. Clean to remove all soils. Call company to replace grease container and ensure proper pickup.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all trash and grease receptacles in alley.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean alley way of excess items. Remove all excess pallets and trash items.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink in back of house area observed without barriers and in close proximity to food prep area. Discontinue dumping soiled mop water in sink. Apply for variance to dump soiled water in toilet.
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
May 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cleaning maintenance tools preventing contamination (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC mop water dumped into hand sink in kitchen area. Install mop sink or apply for variance to dump soiled mop water in toilet. Evidence of mop water being dumped in back alley way. Mop bucket mops and brooms observed in alleyway. Discontinue dumping mop water in alley way.
590.006/6-501.15-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Alleyway used for trash has multiple areas of excess items and exposed trash. Remove all un used items from alley way.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all trash and grease receptacles in alley.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease bucket in alley soiled with grease build up. All trash cans observed soiled. Clean to remove all soils. Call company to replace grease container and ensure proper pickup.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean alley way of excess items. Remove all excess pallets and trash items.
590.005/5-501.115-C
74
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing hands with gloves on. Spoke to PIC about glove use. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Shrimp stored above ready to eat produce. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood grease observed on filters and surrounding hood system. Clean to remove. Hood sticker will expire on 5.1.24. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard on cookline. Person in charge removed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
67
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored above ready to eat produce. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple items observed without proper date marking. Provide date marking for all items kept over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop obsevred stored directly on top of unit. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Front drink refrigerator observed without thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Trash area observed with excess trash on ground and surrounding area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used in ground on production line. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food observed without covers. Provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
58
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Container of cooked shrimp at cookline at 55F. Other food items at 41F. PIC stated shrimp was cooked previous day. Discarded by PIC. Ensure staff are following cooling requirements for time and temperature. Use shallow metal trays for cooling
590.003/3-501.14-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified person nis not full time supervisor. Provide proof of registration for Food Protection Manager course for full time employee who can train staff.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Drain flies observed at beverage station. Pest report notes fly activity. Clean area and repair leaking sink
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef at 135F covered in plastic film. Cool cooked foods uncovered under refrigeration
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine chute with black mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at beverage station leaks onto floor. Repair as needed to rpevent water accumulating on the floor and attracting pests. Dish machine leaks. PIC stated machine is due to be replaced in the next few weeks.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and spills in cookline coolers and on walk-in cooler floor. Soiled handles and doors of reachin coolers Floor under beverage station hand sink with water and soils Clean all areas to prevent contamination and attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and raw prok stored together in same container. Store raw meats separately from each other to prevent cross contamination. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Cooking grease on sidewalk and street gutter apparently emanating from alley. Grease receptacle is full. Provide contract for licensed company to empty grase receptacle and records of routine grease disposal. Kepps logs for grease removal and grease trap cleaning up to date.
590.005/5-402.13-P
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Cooking grease on sidewalk and street gutter apparently emanating from alley. Grease receptacle is full. Provide contract for licensed company to empty grase receptacle and records of routine grease disposal. Kepps logs for grease removal and grease trap cleaning up to date.
590.005/5-402.13-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and raw prok stored together in same container. Store raw meats separately from each other to prevent cross contamination. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor trash storage area sidewalk and street gutter with oil and grease from alley. Clean area and street to prevent grease from contaminating and clogging storm drains.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor trash storage area sidewalk and street gutter with oil and grease from alley. Clean area and street to prevent grease from contaminating and clogging storm drains.
590.005/5-501.116-C
50
Feb 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Cooking grease on sidewalk and street gutter apparently emanating from alley. Grease receptacle is full. Provide contract for licensed company to empty grase receptacle and records of routine grease disposal. Kepps logs for grease removal and grease trap cleaning up to date.
590.005/5-402.13-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and raw prok stored together in same container. Store raw meats separately from each other to prevent cross contamination. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor trash storage area sidewalk and street gutter with oil and grease from alley. Clean area and street to prevent grease from contaminating and clogging storm drains.
590.005/5-501.116-C
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored above tomaotes Shell eggs stored above lemongrass Store all meat and eggs below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils debris and rice on foor under rice storage and behind ice machine. Soils and debris under bulk dry goods storage shelf. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Provide scheduled cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Bag of raw pork in containter with bags of raw chicken. Raw eggs stored over case of celery. Do not mix raw meats to avoid contamination. Do not store raw eggs over produce.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing chlorine concentration of sanitizer solution. Chlorine mixed according to label directions. Provide test papers.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at stir fry station out of soap. Ensure all hand sinks ahve soap towels and hot water at all times. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork stored on cookline in plastic quart cup at 88F. Spread out and cool to 41F all cooked foods before storing in plastic at cook line.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of high temperature dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies around server station. Clean floors and remove debris to avoid attracting pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Fly strip with mutiple dead flies. Discard and replace regularly to avoid accumulation.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of stir fry station cooler soiled Clean and manitain to prevent contatmination. Basin of stir fry hand sink soiled- clean Floor in dry storage under rice with rice and debris. CLean to avoid attracting pests. Debris under exhaust systm next to office- clean and maintain. Floor under server station with towels and debris- clean to avoid attracting flies and pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Pasteur last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Pasteur on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Pasteur?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pho Pasteur.
How does Pho Pasteur compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Pho Pasteur most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pho Pasteur's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho Pasteur have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho Pasteur 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 Pasteur inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Pasteur is inspected around four times per year on average.
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