Pho Laveen

3424 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041

Southeast Asian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Pho Laveen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises”, which has been cited four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucets at handwash sink and mop sink. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cases of raw beef stored under racks in walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC that all foods stored required to be stored 6 in off the ground at all times to prevent contamination

3-305.11

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen organizer with foods in bowls level to floor next to grill and pans with food stored on top of other foods on prep-table well. Discussed with PIC that required to be 6 inches off the ground and foods in prep-table well should not be stored on top of other foods

3-305.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet at mop sink. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms

5-501.17

May 9, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed pan of frozen brisket, pan of frozen shrimp and bag of onions on floor of walk-in cooler. Employees using bowls to measure out rice and chicken. Discussed with PIC that all foods need to be place 6 inches above the floor and that utensils with handles must be used to portion out food

3-305.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet at mop sink. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing must be in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms

5-501.17

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to frequently change buckets sanitizer and ensure all wet wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Sanitizer was changed at appropriate range of 50-100ppm at time of inspection. ***2nd Consecutive Violation***

3-304.14

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed various boxes and containers of vegetables and meats stored on floor of walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises

3-305.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, per PIC they change out 3 times a day. Discussed with PIC to frequently change buckets sanitizer and ensure all wet wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Sanitizer was changed at appropriate range of 50-100ppm at time of inspection

3-304.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Laveen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Laveen on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Laveen?

Across the inspection record, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pho Laveen.

How does Pho Laveen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Pho Laveen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Pho Laveen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pho Laveen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pho Laveen 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 Laveen inspected?

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

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