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Cha Yen Pho&Boba

743 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Cha Yen Pho&Boba, the earliest from 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “hand drying provision” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels available at handwashing sink in back warewashing area and in food prep area behind service area. Person in charge provided paper towels
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple knives stored throughout establishment stored as clean with food debris and residue. Slicer in back area, clean per PIC, found with residue and food debris
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed many fruit flies in back warewashing area and more concentrated in mop sink
6-501.111(C)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice scoops in room temperature water in cooking area and metal spoons in room temperature water in boba area. PIC removed items
3-304.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified manager available onsite at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
67
Mar 25, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed Pho broth improperly hot holding on stove without a heat source at 92*f degrees. Discussed keeping broth maintained above 135*f degrees or on time control with PIC. Item was out of temperature less than 2 hours per PIC
3-501.16(A)(1)
Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee washed hands at hand sink for less than 5 seconds in rear kitchen hand sink when asked to correct. Inspector demonstrated a proper hand wash for employee at time of inspection
2-301.12
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed white organic matter on whole tomatoes and whole cucumbers Inside walk-in fridge, items discarded
3-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Pho broth in three 5 gallon containers dated 6/27 inside walk-in fridge. Per PIC the broth was made 7/1 and dates were corrected to reflect the correct date. Discussed keeping Date mark applicable items for a maximum of 7 days
3-501.17
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *2nd repeat* Observed Boba in a hot pot at 113*f degrees, Per PIC boba is rotated every 4 hours. Discussed creating a time as a control template with PIC and time stamping items
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels not stocked at front boba station hand sink. Rear kitchen hand sink and boba hand sink automatic paper towel dispensers found inoperable. Key for paper towel dispenser had to be used to access paper towels
6-301.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed 2 sets of boba spoons and scoops sitting in stagnant room temperature water on front counter
3-304.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No personal on-site with a CFPM certificate
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cha Yen Pho&Boba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cha Yen Pho&Boba on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cha Yen Pho&Boba?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cha Yen Pho&Boba.

How does Cha Yen Pho&Boba compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Cha Yen Pho&Boba most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Cha Yen Pho&Boba's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cha Yen Pho&Boba have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cha Yen Pho&Boba means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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