Pho Viet Huong

2715 S Front St Ste 3, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

High Risk

Pho Viet Huong has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 28, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 15 violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Pho Viet Huong trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Reinspection

6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 15 violations

Time as a public health control; procedures & record

Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food and shrimp paste. -Corrective action: Eggs were thrown away and foods prepared at 11:30 were labeled with a appropriate disposal time. New Violation.

46.385(c)

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food was held at 44-52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required, placed in unit approximately two hours ago. -Corrective action: Instructed person in charge to move food to a colder unit. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat foods, prepared in the food facility, located in the walk-in coolers, reach-in refrigerators and closed display cases, were not date marked. (soups, meats, rice, pastas, etc.)

46.385(b)

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the hand washing sink in rear food prep area. -Corrective action: handwashing sink was fixed during inspection.

46.131

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food being stored in a container previously used to store medication. -Corrective action: container and food thrown away.

46.1023

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: -Uncovered food was observed in reach-in cooler. (Lettuce, etc) -Drink ice was also observed uncovered in bin of front prep area. Corrective action: owner instructed to provide cover for ice. New Violation.

46.281

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on knife holder in food prep area. New Violation.

46.711(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Stains observed on ceiling tiles in dining area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Purse observed on top of cold prep refrigerator and cell phone food prep area. -Please provide a designated area for employee personal items. New Violation.

46.981(j)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (flies) activity observed in the rear storage area, that is open to the food prep area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer.

46.321

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.

46.302

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Food contact surface of shelf beneath table in rear food storage area is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Black residue observed on gaskets of walk-in cooler and freezer.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water handle at hand washing sink was broken. -Corrective action: hot water handle was repaired during inspection.

46.825(b)-(e)

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Viet Huong last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Viet Huong on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Pho Viet Huong's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pho Viet Huong have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pho Viet Huong 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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