Pho Number 1

2351 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Pho Number 1 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after three on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Pho Number 1 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Jan 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Sep 13, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06E

10F

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Aug 24, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

02G

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

06F

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Number 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Number 1 on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Number 1?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho Number 1.

How does Pho Number 1 compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pho Number 1 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pho Number 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Number 1 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pho Number 1 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 Number 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Number 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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