Pho Nhat

933 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288

Southeast Asian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Pho Nhat has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting Pho Nhat on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of establishment made beef broth with no prep date stored in reach-in cooler across from prep sink at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC), beef broth was made 6 days prior to inspection. PIC dated beef broth at time of inspection. Reviewed proper date marking procedures and provided date marking handout via email to PIC at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive

2-102.12(A)

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed gaps between ventilation hood and wall with existing caulking in disrepair. Must recaulk the ventilation hood gaps with a high temperature, aluminum-based silicone

4-402.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing rubber floor coves in restrooms, and around ventilation hood area. Must provide additional rubber cove bases to the floor/wall junctures as needed and a 3/8" minimum cove to the floor/wall junctures of the ventilation hood areas

6-201.13

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed dim light bulbs at the ventilation hoods, providing inadequate lighting to surrounding area. Must replace the dim bulbs prior to next routine inspection

6-303.11

Jul 3, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed gaps between ventilation hood and wall with existing caulking in disrepair. Must recaulk the ventilation hood gaps with a high temperature, aluminum based silicone

4-402.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing rubber floor coves under three-compartment sink, in restrooms, and around ventilation hood area. Must provide additional rubber cove bases to the floor/wall junctures as needed and a 3/8" minimum cove to the floor/wall junctures of the ventilation hood areas

6-201.13

No designated area for employee eating or drinking

Inspector notes: Observed bagged produce stored in to-go bags, personal beverages, and various cooked items in multiple refrigeration units unlabeled and missing a date. Per PIC, these items are employee belongings. Discussed with PIC all items for employees must be stored in a designated area below food for customers. Discussed with PIC keeping items stored in a designated bin labeled for "employee use"

6-403.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Nhat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Nhat on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Nhat?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho Nhat.

How does Pho Nhat compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Pho Nhat most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Pho Nhat's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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