Ngan Pham
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Ngan Pham 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Pompano Beach sits at 78, putting Ngan Pham on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soiled strainer in hand sink in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Observed containers of frozen meat stored on floor. 2. Observed containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
47
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored over noodles in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed extension cords and gloves in hand sink basin in dry storage area. 2. Strainer of herbs stored in hand sink basin in prep area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Packaged prawn crackers observed at the front counter with no label.
02D-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils water 83F with utensils for rice stored on prep table next to rice warmer in prep area.
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1. Observed light not functioning in dry storage area. 2. Two lights not functioning at the hood in kitchen.
36-62-4
55
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut pineapple in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet in the dry storage area.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement to operator for two new employees. Operator reviewed and signed with employees. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean utensils in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler opposite fryers in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood cutter and wooden shredder observed stored, per operator used for cutting and shredding.
14-25-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water 76° on prep table at cookline.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets opposite cookline in kitchen. 2. Wall next to hood in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen on spice shelf.
14-20-4
35
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing and putting wares away. Discussed with operator. Instructed operator to sanitize wares before use using ware washing machine
22-45-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Newspaper used as food contact surface. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in cook line hand wash sink, ware washing hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee moved items to kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Floor soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed under cook line equipment .
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from drain pipe at cook line hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
55
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm. Ran machine 3 times. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ngan Pham last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ngan Pham on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ngan Pham?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ngan Pham.
How does Ngan Pham compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Ngan Pham most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Ngan Pham's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ngan Pham have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ngan Pham 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 Ngan Pham inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ngan Pham is inspected around three times per year on average.
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