Pho Zabb
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
52
Score
Pho Zabb, located at 1799 Commonwealth Av in Brighton, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on May 28, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical, three major, and four minor violations, including issues with cleaning agent availability and nonfood contact surfaces. Pho Zabb has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Jul 19, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations.
64
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations.
64
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — May 28, 2025 Inspection
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the bucket of chlorine sanitizer for the low temperature dishwasher is empty and per the employees there is no sanitizer at the establishment. A phone call was made to the owner and sanitizer is being purchased. Employees were instructed to use disposable tableware until the sanitizer in the dish machine is testing at 50-100ppm
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters with heavy grease buildup- Clean with proper frequency Hood sticker upto date
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM is not at the location at the time of the inspection. PIC is unable to answer questions during inspection Multiple priority violations noted on the inspection report. Review procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous squeeze bottles andcontainers with no labeing- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bowls used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide a scoop with handle Scoop used for rice stored in stgnant water- Reviewd proper storage and corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap available at any of the sinks in food preparation and warewashing areas- Owner en route to establishment to correct
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic/oil and whole in shell eggs stored in ambient air at the cookline Garlic/oil 70F for an undetermined amount of time was voluntarily discarded The eggs were at 49F and were placed back in refrigeration at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Door to ice machine is missing and was replaced with taped cardboard- Make proper repairs
590.004/4-101.11-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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