Pho Ngon So 1
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
78
Score
Public records show four inspections at Pho Ngon So 1 stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Morrow restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken soup stored on shelf at grill prep measuring a temperature of 95 degrees F. COS: Chicken broth was heated up to 172 and hot held on stove top. Also observed cooked noodles stored on counter top near grill prep at 64 degrees. COS: PIC placed noodles in walk in cooler and temps fell. CA: Hot hold TCS food items at 135 degrees F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee jacket stored on top of container of sauces at front service area. Also observed employee water bottles stored on shelf next to single use spoons on shelf at front service area. Advised to move to designated area. CA: Properly store employee personal items in designated areas away from facility items to prevent cross contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish thawing in sink in main kitchen without cold running water. COS: PIC turned on cold running water. CA: Use proper thawing methods.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
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Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine measuring 0 ppm chlorine. Advised to use 3 compartment sink until repaired. Advised to call to have unit serviced and take out of use until proper sanitizer levels achieved. CA: Dish machine shall have proper chemical sanitizer level.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items (soup and cooked chicken) stored uncovered in walk in cooler. COS: PIC covered food items. CA: Keep food items covered as to prevent cross contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of soup stored on floor in walk in cooler. COS: PIC moved to shelf. CA: Food shall be stored minimum 6-inches off floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use utensils in main kitchen with handles directly down in food (rice.) COS: PIC moved with handle facing up. CA: Properly store in use utensils.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
78
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touch face with gloves and then plate bowl of rice. COS: PIC discarded rice, washed hands, and put on new gloves. CA: employees shall wash hands and put on new gloves after touching face or body.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. COS: Employee rewashed hands for 20 seconds. CA: Use proper hand wash procedures to wash hands.
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink blocked. by pitcher upon arrival. COS: Pitcher was removed. CA: handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at front service hand wash sink. Advised to place paper towels. CA: Paper towels shall be supplied at hand wash sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed inside of ice machine with heavy build up and in need of cleaning. CA: Advised PIC to clean ice machine and advised food contact surfaces shall be kept clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee phone being stored with facility dishes. COS: PIC moved to designated area. CA: Use designated areas for employee personal belongings as to prevent cross contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
52
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer at dish machine measuring less than 50 ppm chlorine. CA: Use 3-compartment sink until dish machine is fixed to wash rinse and sanitize. CA: Sanitizer shall be at proper concentration.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan
Inspector notes: Facility reports that they make kimchi in house and ferment. Advised fermentation requires a variance and until one is obtained from health authority. Kimchi must be bought commercially made. If variance for making kimchi is not obtained, continue to purchase commercially packaged. CA: Specialized processes require an approved variance, in this case, fermentation.
511-6-1.04(6)(j)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed inside of ice machine with heavy build up and in need of cleaning. CA: Advised PIC to clean ice machine and advised food contact surfaces shall be kept clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several flies in main kitchen. Advised PIC to work in conjunction with pest control to eliminate pests. CA: Pests shall be controlled in food service facilities.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed in use utensils in main kitchen with handles directly down in food (rice.) CA: Do not use bowls as scoops. Use only scoops with handles and keep handles facing upward out of food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee phone being stored of food prep surface. COS: PIC moved to designated area. CA: Use designated areas for employee personal belongings as to prevent cross contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Ngon So 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Ngon So 1 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Ngon So 1?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho Ngon So 1.
How does Pho Ngon So 1 compare to other restaurants in Morrow?
Pho Ngon So 1 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Morrow average of 80.
Has Pho Ngon So 1's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Ngon So 1 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho Ngon So 1 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 Ngon So 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Ngon So 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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