Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer seven times, with records going back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 148F. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 10 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR. CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-9-2025, REPORT #2615444. #16-OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED SMALL WRENCH ATTACHED TO WHERE COLD WATER HANDLE SHOULD BE AT HAND SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST INSTALL COLD WATER HANDLE WHICH CAN EASILY TURN ON AND OFF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED IN CONTAINER WITH RAW VEGETABLES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AREA.
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Apr 9, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WRENCH ATTACHED TO WHERE COLD WATER HANDLE SHOULD BE AT HAND SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST INSTALL COLD WATER HANDLE WHICH CAN EASILY TURN ON AND OFF.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING OFF FLOORS IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/15/2022, REPORT #2568589. #58--FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 16, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CORNER WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND AT CEILING ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA ALSO,PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED MUST BE SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROXIMATELY 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF NORTH SIDE DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POT USED TO COOK SOUP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer.
Has Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer 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 No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho No.1 Brewing Co.Vietnamese Noodle & Craft Beer is inspected around two times per year on average.
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