Pho 32
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Pho 32, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “common name-working containers”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Pho 32 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee reach into ice machine with bare hands and grab ice to put in personal drink. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items
3-301.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager certificates onsite. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths in a solution of sanitizer at around 25ppm chlorine. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. PIC added more bleach to the sanitizer bucket
3-304.14
78
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle with clear liquid and no label stored on the food serving cart. Per person in charge (PIC), the bottle contained a mixture of bleach and water. Chemical products should always be labeled with the common name when removed from the original container. PIC labeled bottle during inspection to correct
7-102.11
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice vermicelli noodles stored in water and cooked boba stored at ambient temperature according to establishment's Time as Control policy without time stamps. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Items were within parameters for TPHC policy and removed from temperature control less than 2 hours prior the inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
82
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink closest to 3-compartment sink was filled with a strainer and a cooking pot. Hand washing sinks may only be used for washing hands. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing and removed items from sink basin
5-205.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed containers of commercially-manufactured sambal chili sauce repackaged by the establishment for "grab and go" retail sale. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
86
May 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed partially-covered container of raw marinated pork stored on shelf above ready-to-eat romaine lettuce in walk-in refrigerator. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. PIC and employees moved pork to freezer to correct during the inspection. Visible cross-contamination of romaine lettuce was not observed
3-302.11(A1-2)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink closest to 3-compartment sink was completely blocked by large garbage receptacle while dishes were actively being washed. Ensure hand washing sinks are always accessible and ready for employee use at any time. Person in charge (PIC) moved receptacle away from sink to correct
5-205.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottle of clear liquid on cart near front-of-house (FOH). Per person in charge, spray bottle contained a mixture of water and all-purpose cleaner. Please ensure chemical products are labeled with the common name of the product when removed from the original container and placed into working containers such as spray bottles. PIC labeled bottle during inspection to correct
7-102.11
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 32 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 32 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho 32?
Across the inspection record, “common name-working containers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho 32.
How does Pho 32 compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Pho 32 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Pho 32's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho 32 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho 32 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 32 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pho 32 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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