Pho Avenue

840 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Pho Avenue has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Jun 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
61
Sep 7, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Avenue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Avenue on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Avenue?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho Avenue.

How does Pho Avenue compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pho Avenue most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pho Avenue's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pho Avenue 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 Pho Avenue inspected?

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