Pho Nam Giang Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
29
Score
Pho Nam Giang Restaurant, located at 2842 Saint Vincent St Unit A1 in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 31, 2026. The inspection identified 4 critical violations, 1 major violation, and 11 minor violations. Among the noted issues were concerns regarding certification by an accredited program, compliance with the Code, proper eating and drinking practices, and the adequacy of handwashing facilities.
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses for cold and hot holding temperature. *Note: The person in charge was instructed to review his knowledge of the food code. Sanitarian explained the cold and hot holding temperatures.
46.102
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: - An open employer’s beverage container was observed on preparation unit /food prepa area. *Sanitarian instructed the person in charge to remove the beverage container from prep unit. New Violation.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - Old food residue observed inside the hand wash sink from service area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: - Chicken wings observed inside the sanitizer compartment of the 3 bay sink. *Sanitarian instructed the person in charge to clean the meats in the prep sink. New Violation.
46.301
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in all the refrigerator and freezer units, was not date marked. *Sanitarian advised the person in charge to provide dates for all the food in the facility. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment not is available inside the reach-in refrigerator unit / dining area. 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 containers, boxes, and pots observed on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Raw chicken wings were washed in a sanitizer bay instead of prep sink. New Violation.
46.285
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: - Dishes inverted or otherwise protected from contamination observed on shelving in the prep area. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Plastic crated used for food elevation inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. -Carboard lining observed on the floor in the dishwasher area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed on the walls inside the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - No back flow preventer observed at the brewing machine / front service area. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Gaps observed in the ceilling in the cooking area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Dusty cover vents observed inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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