Pho Top

25-25 Parsons Boulevard, Queens, NY 11354
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Pho Top stretching back to 2023. Pho Top was last inspected on Oct 2, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
May 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
45
Mar 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
52
Jan 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Top last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Top on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Top?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pho Top.

How does Pho Top compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pho Top most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Pho Top's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pho Top 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 Top inspected?

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