Who Wanna Pho

1126 Euclid Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30307
Southeast Asian
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Who Wanna Pho has five inspections in the public record. Who Wanna Pho was last inspected on May 1, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited six times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Who Wanna Pho's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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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
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test strips to test the quats or chlorine sanitizer. CA-test strips shall be provided. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanit...
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food being stored directly in grocery bags and grocery bags being reused to hold food items. COS-single service items may not be reused, food in bags were discarded. 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting boards unclean on the prep top cooler. CA- Cutting boards shall be cleaned and able to be cleaned or they will need to be replaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the inside of the RIC unclean with buildup and the gaskets unclean. COS- coolers and gaskets were cleaned at the time of the inspection. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the walls and floors unclean. Observed a ceiling tile missing in the main kitchen. CA- floors, walls shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gnats in the bar area. CA- gnats shall be controlled. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
70
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked brisket, shrimp, and noodles made yesterday not date marked. COS- items were date marked. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw lobster tails being thawed inside the vegetable sink. COS- sink was sanitized and lobster was thawed inside designated meat sink. 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - Washing Fruits & Vegetables (Pf) (g) Washing Fruits and Vegetables. Ready-to-eat food such as potatoes, soups, chili, sauces, etc., may be thawed, rehydrated, or cooled after cooking in the sink if the sink is cleaned and sanitized before ready to eat food is placed in the sink and again before washing whole, raw fruits and vegetables. This does not apply to ready to eat food that is served as raw or undercooked animal foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored uncovered inside the RIC. COS- items were covered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lobster thawing without following the approved thawing methods. Lobster was sitting in the sink. COS- lobster was thawed under submerged cold running water. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw an...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee preparing vegetables with a watch on his wrist. COS-employee removed the watch and washed his hands. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the inside of the RIC unclean with buildup and the gaskets unclean. COS- coolers and gaskets were cleaned at the time of the inspection. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a leak at the hand sink in the main kitchen. Observed the hand sink in the bar area not working. CA- all plumbing shall be maintained in good repair. PIC may use the other sink in the bar and designate it as a hand sink but cannot wash dishes in or dump in the sink. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
64
Apr 10, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a chemical bottle not labeled with the common name. COS- chemical was labeled. 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the shelves in the cooler. Observed the fans in the WIC. CA- shelves and fans in the cooler shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 10 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken made yesterday without being properly date marked. COS- items were dated. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed the PIC not able to show in a verifiable manner that the employees are aware of the employee health policy. 511-6-1.03(2)(m) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf and
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test strips to test the quats sanitizer. CA-test strips shall be provided. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing soluti...
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed a table stored in front of the hand washing sink in the main kitchen. CA- hand washing sinks must be accessible for employees. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed slight pink buildup in the interior flap of the ice machine and some black spots on the side of the machine. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned regularly to prevent buildup. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored as clean with buildup. COS- dishes were washed, rinsed and sanitized. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed large flies in the facility. CA- flies shall be controlled. PIC was unable to show any pest control records form 2025. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored uncovered inside the RIC. COS- employee covered food. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bag of seasoning not labeled, observed multiple squeeze bottles not labeled. COS- items were labeled. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food being stored directly in grocery bags and grocery bags being reused to hold food items. COS-single service items may not be reused, food in bags were discarded. 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting boards unclean on the prep top cooler. CA- Cutting boards shall be cleaned and able to be cleaned or they will need to be replaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets inside the coolers unclean with debris, observed the insides of the coolers unclean, observed shelves in the facility and WIC unclean with debris. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean and free of debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the walls and floors unclean. Observed a ceiling tile missing in the main kitchen. CA- floors, walls shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee food items mixed in with foods in the freezer and coolers in the facility. COS- employee items moved. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup on walls and on the vent hood. CA- vent hood shall be adequate to prevent the buildup of grease. 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - Ventilation Hood System, Adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (C) (d) Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy. Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dead cockroaches on the floor in the main kitchen. COS- employee swept up roaches. 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
33
May 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, raw steak and bean sprout in WIC with temperature above 41F. Advised PIC to relocate food to different cooler. COS-PIC relocated food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boiled chicken at top of prep top cooling over 4 hours with a temperature of 108F. Advised PIC to discard chicken. COS-PIC discarded chicken.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hookah utensils and scrubber inside hand sink. Advised PIC the hand wash sink shall be used for hand washing only. COS- PIC removed all items from hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink hot water handle stripped with no access to hot water. Advised PIC to repair hand sink in cook area.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with pink and brown build up along food contact surface of ice panel. Also observed spoons and bowls stored as clean with food residue. Advised PIC to clean sight and touch. PIC cleaned ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Who Wanna Pho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Who Wanna Pho on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Who Wanna Pho?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Who Wanna Pho.

How does Who Wanna Pho compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Who Wanna Pho most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Who Wanna Pho's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Who Wanna Pho have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Who Wanna Pho means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Who Wanna Pho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Who Wanna Pho is inspected around three times per year on average.