Pho 1
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Pho 1 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. 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 four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in from dining area put gloves on and began preparing customer order. Advised operator about proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle lounge chair then placed on gloves and engaged in cutting scallions without washing hands. Advised operator on proper hand washing technique. **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense brown sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2025 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box single serve portion cups and lidsstored in contact with kitchen floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food granulated sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit and then handled clean equipment and utensils and dishes to prepare/serve food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
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). Operator primed machine multiple times, retested at chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can while repositioning and then handled raw shrimp while preparing without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; portioned plastic containers of raw pork stored over opened case of ready to spring roll shells. Operator moved raw pork to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer inside large box; raw comminuted beef stored on top of portioned plastic bag of raw whole muscle pork. Operator rearranged storage inside box. Operator moved raw comminuted beef to **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf directly over opened bag of flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Right side flip top cooler; cut meatballs (49F - Ambient Cooling 10:45am/50F 11:15am). Operator stated meatballs were cut 10 minutes prior, cooling in overfilled pan on make top, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved overfilled portion to walk-in to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
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. 3 employees present and engaged in food preparation/handling, all employed for more than 120 days, proof provided for only one employee. Advised Operator all employees working longer than 60 days are required to have/show proof of state approved food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Thuy Pham certified 4/1/21, expired 4/1/24 IFSEA.
53B-14-5
30
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white chest freezer; opened bag of raw shrimp stored on top of uncovered pan of ready to eat spring roll shells. Operator moved raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw pork stored over ready to eat spring roll filling. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line left side flip top cooler; cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in bowl above make top portion of cooler for 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler. At Cook line; house made beef broth (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in pot at room temperature for 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area; spray bottle containing "cleaning chemicals" stored over clean cutlery and unwrapped single service napkins. Operator moved "cleaning chemicals". **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
55
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store container and defrost duck. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line; soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; pot of pork broth stored cold holding uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen hand wash sink; duck defrosting at room temperature. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen ceiling over dry storage; ceiling tile(s) missing insulation exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
61
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
20
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Pots and pans washed rinsed and put away without sanitizing. Explained and showed him the sanitizer sign on the three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in plastic sleeve stored on top of ice bag in walk in freezer . Explained and showed posted chart for proper storage of refrigerated food. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live under dishwasher 1 live under reach in cooler on cook line 1 live under trash can dolly by three compartment sink 5 live in oil box stored on floor between fryer and perp table on cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink located outside. Explained **Warning**
29-34-4
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 0 ppm. Tested twice. Tried to prime several minutes. No chemical dispensed. Advised to setup three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Green basket stored in hand sink by three compartment sink . Explained and manager removed the basket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer and box of oil stored on floor between fryer and prep table on cook line . Explained **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula stored in a container in standing water by rice cooker. Water temperature 78 f. Explained and manager dumped the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead under dishwasher. **Warning**
35A-03-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 1 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho 1?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho 1.
How does Pho 1 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Pho 1 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Pho 1's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho 1 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho 1 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 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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