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Pho Le

May 1, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed food prep conducted in the basement. Discontinue. Establishment not permitted to implement in the basement. No handsink available.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed noodles cooling on a metal shelf with a temp of 115-120f. PIC removed and placed in the cooler to properly continue cooling. Retrain staff to properly conducted approved cooling methods.
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed staff cutting vegs with out gloves. Retrain staff to utilize gloves for food prep.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed live and dead roach activity on multiple glue boards. Remove clean and sanitize all areas. PIC will email the last 2 pest control reports for review.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed metal scooping utensils in bins of ice with the handle laying on the ice. All handles should be up to prevent contamination from hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple bowls of cut tofu stored under the cookline. PIC directed staff to move and place in refrigeration unit until needed.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy food soils on the exterior and inside of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove. Observed heavy food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove Heavy food debris observed on multiple metal shelving units. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple areas with soiled cardboard on the floor. Remove
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Proper handwashing signage missing in both restrooms. Replace
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy debris in the basement where the walk in unit is. Remove all debris
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple handsinks with heavy food soils and grime build up. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 4, 2026: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.