Real Pho

11223 Potranco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78253

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Real Pho has been inspected five times since 2024. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average San Antonio facility scores 84, putting Real Pho on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils

3-304.11

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 7 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

First aid supplies not properly stored

7-208.11

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions

7-202.12(A)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(K)

No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. Observed there was not a current, valid permit posted. SEE REMARKS.

8-301.11.1

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Prohibited toxic material present in facility

7-202.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Toilet rooms, enclosed. Observed the restroom doors were not self-closing. RESTROOMS THAT OPEN INTO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. REPAIR AND FIX THE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES SO THAT THE DOORS COMPLETELY CLOSE AND ARE TIGHT-FITTING.

6-202.14

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE WILL NEED TO BE CHECKED; NO SANITIZER WAS PRESENT WHEN CHECKED DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION; FACILITY SHOULD HAVE THE DISPENSING MECHANISM CHECKED AND/OR POSSIBLY REPLACED TO ENSURE THE FINAL CONCENTRATION FOR BLEACH IS REGISTERING BETWEEN 50-100 PPM; ALSO NOTICED MUCH SOAP/SUD BUILDUP IN THE RESERVOIR AND WITHIN THE UNIT ITSELF, WHICH SHOULD BE CHECKED; FACILITY WILL NEED TO ENSURE TO SET UP THE FINAL SINK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS U

4-501.114(F)(4)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)(3)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Real Pho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Real Pho on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Real Pho?

Across the inspection record, “poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Real Pho.

How does Real Pho compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Real Pho most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Real Pho's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Real Pho have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Real Pho 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 Real Pho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Real Pho is inspected around two times per year on average.

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