Pho Metro

31-16 Farrington Street, Queens, NY 11354

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Pho Metro, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Dishwashing and ware washing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jul 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

May 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Metro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Metro on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Metro?

Across the inspection record, “dishwashing and ware washing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pho Metro.

How does Pho Metro compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pho Metro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pho Metro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Metro have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pho Metro 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 Metro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Metro is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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