Main Street Pho
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025
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Score
Main Street Pho has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Main Street Pho trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the prep/warewash area was blocked by food related equipment and not accesible at all times for employee use. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered food inside walkin freezer unit. New Violation.
46.281
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. -Application for City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate Application will be emailed with inspection report
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration for chlorine chemical for dishwasher. New Violation.
46.634
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Flooring in the basement storage area is not clean to sight -Clutter of unnecessary items observed stored in basement at time of inspection -Flooring in above-mentioned areas where mouse activity is present needs cleaning and disinfecting. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on shelving used for chemicals near warewash sink, and on flooring under cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.632
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in both walk-in refrigeration/freezer units. New Violation.
46.321
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Jun 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the warewash area was blocked by food related equipment and not accesible at all times for employee use. -management relocated items immediately
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw shrimp were stored above ready to eat foods in walkin unit. -person in charge relocated food items immediately.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. -person in charge primed machine and was able was to provide approved ppm levels of sanitizer at time of inspection.
46.675(d)(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cove basing observed missing in several areas throughout facility. New Violation.
46.921
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.632
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in both walk-in refrigeration/freezer units. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Food contact surface of cardboard lining rack storage shelving for clean utensils is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration for chlorine chemical for dishwasher. New Violation.
46.634
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Main Street Pho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Main Street Pho on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Main Street Pho?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Main Street Pho.
Has Main Street Pho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Main Street Pho have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Main Street Pho means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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