Pho 888
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Pho 888 has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 15 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pho 888 on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CTATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE INNER LINING ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STORAGE CABINET AT THE EXTERIOR GANGWAY NOT CLEAN CLEANED AITH CHEMICALS, POTS AND PANS AND OTHE FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ALONG THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM WITH BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, UNSERNEATH EQUIPMENT, HALL WAY AND WHERE EVER NECCESSARY.
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Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE INNER LINING ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STORAGE CABINET AT THE EXTERIOR GANGWAY NOT CLEAN CLEANED AITH CHEMICALS, POTS AND PANS AND OTHE FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON READY TO EAT FOOD (FRIED RICE, COOKED NOODLES, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF ) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $200.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Nov 25, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS N THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Nov 18, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FOUND OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER INFRONT SERVICE COUNTER, OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS N THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLED WATER IN CORNER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 26, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF AND PORK, COOKED NOODLES, PICKLE VEGETABLES) STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SPICES, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
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Apr 23, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE INFRONT PREP AREA (COFFEE AND FRUIT SMOOTHIE PREP) OR COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL PREP EQUIPMENT (COFFEE MACHINE, BLENDER, SUGAR CANE JUICER ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE HANDSINK CABINET INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REA PREP/COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 15, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD FOR HANDSINK AND MOPSINK LOCATED NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Jun 29, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 14, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INFESTATION OF LIVE ROACHES. WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREP AREA: CLUSTER OF LIVE ROACHES(OVER TWENTY ADULTS AND BABIE ROACHES)AT WEST WALL ON ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER PREP TABLE. TEN LIVE ROACHES AT SIDE AND UNDER THE SOUTH REACH-IN COOLER,10 ADULTS AND BABIE ROACHES ON FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR,ECT). AS I REMOVED CARDBOARDS BOXES WITH ONIONS AND OTHER PRODUCE NUMEROUS ROACHES SCATTERED FROM UNDERNEATH THE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES BY PRODUCT STORED ON SHELF AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,ON WALLS BY THE TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS AND ON TOP THE LIDS WITH LIQUID FOOD IN THEM.TWO LIVE ROACHES BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 ALL UTENSILS HANGING BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED OUTSIDE ON TOP THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) BIG POTS STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY(PUBLIC VIEW AND OUTSIDE ELEMENTS).MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED INSIDE THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS, EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, SURFACES EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS TO GET INTO KITCHEN FROM HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DE-LIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND GREASE TRAP,ECT. THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
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Jul 21, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6LB OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 68.9F; 11 PACKAGES OF TOFU AT TEMP OF 53.9F TO 55F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL UTENSILS HANGING BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED OUTSIDE ON TOP THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BIG POTS STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY(PUBLIC VIEW AND OUTSIDE ELEMENTS).MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED INSIDE THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS, EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, SURFACES EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS TO GET INTO KITCHEN FROM HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DE-LIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND GREASE TRAP,ECT. THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 21, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE AND SPILL KIT(DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS).7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.7-38-010. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH EXPIRED FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITTAION MANAGER AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND PREP TABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND WOK STATION UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 888 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 888 on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho 888?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Pho 888.
Has Pho 888's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho 888 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho 888 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 888 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho 888 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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