Pho Zabb

1799 Commonwealth Av, Brighton, MA 02135

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: May 20, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Pho Zabb stretching back to 2023. On May 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Brighton restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

(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

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

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

(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

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

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

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw in shell eggs stored above sauces in walkin refrigeration- Reviewed and corrected

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Bean sprouts and noodles inbuckets stored in ambient air at 52F/56F. Reviewed with the PIC and the products were placed in refrigeration at 38F

590.003/3-501.16-P

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee handling vegetables while preparing with bare hands- Reviewed and corrected

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Zabb last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Zabb on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Zabb?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho Zabb.

How does Pho Zabb compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Pho Zabb most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Pho Zabb's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pho Zabb have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pho Zabb 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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