Pho Real
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2024
26
Score
Going back to 2022, Pho Real has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The most recent inspection at Pho Real is from Mar 18, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Pho Real's latest score of 26 falls below the Boston average of 86. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
8
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat stored above prepped stock. All raw animal products must be stored below cooked foods and produce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle with grill cleaner observed unlabeld. Label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Service line hand sink without towels. Staff using towels in kitchen sink. Provide towels and soap at all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at 3 compartment sink obstructed by drying wiping cloths. Discontinue storing wet soiled towels on hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing quats sanitizer. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing rinse temperature on high temp dish machines. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Stock and pickles held overnight without date marking. Label and date all prepared foods held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in Charge needs to retrain staff on importance of hand washing and maintaining all hand sinks with soap and towels at all times. Retrain staff to dilute sanitizer and hold wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed on counters. No sanititation buckets observed. Provide sanitation buckets for wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hats or hairnets. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop in 60F water. Store rice scoop either clean and dry or in hot water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers aexpire this month. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water handle at cook line hand sink is loose. Repair as needed to ensure proper hand washing.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths observed stacked at hand sink in kitchen. Do not store wiping cloths on hand sink. No adequate space for air drying of wiping cloths. Provide linen service for wip[ing cloths and discontinue washing cloths in kitchen.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges oberserved at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Case of cocnut soda stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. Store food off the floor and not under pipes and sinks.
590.003/3-305.11-C
26
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with pink mold like buildup Slicer in back area with encrusted soils Clean all equipment with propr frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the handwashing sink in the back area- Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at the warewashing area- Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door open at the time of the inspection- Keep door closed or provide screen door
590.006/6-202.15-C
74
Aug 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired- Hood inspected January 2 2023 and expired after 180 days Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jul 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling herbs used for vermicelli with a bare hand- Product was washed and employee put on gloves
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Food slicer with dried on food soils on the blade- Clean properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers with products stored directly on the floor- Store a minimum of 6" off of the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rozen bagged chicken thawing in ambient air in the kitchen REviewed proper thawing procedures with the owner and the violation was corrected on site
590.003/3-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired- Hood inspected January 2 2023 and expired after 180 days Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Dec 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed emloyee placing toppings o donuts with bare hands- Reviewed Gloves shall be worn- Corrected
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Products stored directly on the floor in the kitchen- Store off of the floor a minimum of 6"
590.003/3-305.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken thawing in stagnant water in bucket in 3 bay sink- Reviewed and corrected
590.003/3-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker over cookline expired September 2022 There is no sticker on the hood above fryolator for donuts Hood company contacted at the time of the inspection Provide updated hood stickers
590.006/6-501.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily worn sponges in use at the warewashing area- Discontinue Reviewed
590.004/4-101.16-C
64
Aug 4, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Real last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Real on file is from Mar 18, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Real?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pho Real.
How does Pho Real compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Pho Real most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pho Real's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho Real have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho Real 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.
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