Pho Today
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
29
Score
Pho Today, located at 1110 Washington Ave in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on August 14, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 29, with 4 critical, 1 major, and 11 minor violations noted. Areas of concern during the inspection included adequate handwashing facilities, food separation and protection, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Violations — Aug 14, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the sandwich prep area was blocked by cases of avocados and not accessible at all times for employee use. **Avocados were relocated during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food observed uncovered in the server station.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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. **Discontinue use of the warewash machine until repaired; all sanitizing will be done in the 3-compartment sink. New Violation.
46.731
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Food and beverages in the sandwich prep area were not properly date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (spring rolls, eggs, condensed milk) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. **Food items were relocated to refrigeration units during the inspection.
46.385(c)
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Frozen shrimp being thawed using an unapproved method; observed thawing in standing water in the 3-compartment sink. New Violation.
46.383
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Outer openings in the food facility do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals: - Rear door observed open during the inspection. - Gap observed under the rear door. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in coolers. New Violation.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in the sandwich prep area observed in direct contact with ice and not having handle stored above the top of the ice. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil lining shelving in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed frozen shrimp being thawed in the 3-compartment sink. Warewashing sinks may not be used for food preparation unless the use is approved by the Department. New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of ice observed on the interior surfaces of the chest freezers. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leak observed from the plumbing underneath the handwash sink in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpsters observed with lids open; should be inaccessible to insects and rodents. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the ground in the food preparation area; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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