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Pho Gia Dinh

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3002 N Arizona Ave, Chandler 85225

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-58224

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

98
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 22, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 2, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 12, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 15, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 13, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 11, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Aug 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed rapid two tier cooling.

May 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed rapid two tier cooling with the manager. Discussed illness policy and provided FDA form 1B.

2025

Nov 13, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.Discussed proper calibration of probe thermometer with person in charge (PIC) and the importance of getting the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Sep 15, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

May 1, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a spray bottle with cleaner that did not have a label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all chemicals and cleaners need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write a label on the spray bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Jan 14, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Jan 14, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

2024

Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.

Sep 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.

Apr 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B_ Grade and had _1 Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. on July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Mrs. Tiffany N.-facility manager on duty

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.**************observed at the food magnetic knif storage rack, some knives placed after use, knives had organic debris on them. suggested to wash , rinse , and sanitized the knives prior to placing them on the magnetic board. this would ensure minimizing cross contamination. manager removed all 4 knives , ran thru automatic dishwasher. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.***************observed in the cookline reach-in cooler, lower shelf, 2 pans of portioned cooked noodls. temperatures at 50-50.6 deg f . informed manager. pans overfilled. discussed utilizing shallower containers and utilizing walk-in cooler for rapid 2 tier cooling. manager relocated all noodle pans to the walk-in cooler. please ensure reaching 41 deg f . MCESD 2 tier cooling guideline document reviewed. also a pans of sliced cooked beef overfilled in the reach-in cooler top panel temperature at 46 deg f . discussed food pan sizes. manager removed excess sliced cooked beef, placed in the walk-in cooler. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 2, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: A,Signer: Tiffany Ngo

Aug 31, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator is no longer using prep cooler (sign was placed on prep cooler and turned off). Operator purchased new prep table to be use and is waiting on that to be delivered.

Aug 22, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months.We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC - TH (Corrected item 13),Signer: Tiffany ngo

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed prep table holding 55 F with the following TCS food items inside cooked shrimp(54 F), cooked pork (54 F), cooked chicken (47 F), and tomatoes (52 F), per PIC food items were placed there 2 hours prior. Discussed with PIC that food items must be holding 41 F or below. All food items were placed in walk in to cool. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed prep table holding 55 F with min/max thermometer holding tcs food items (see violation 20). Discussed with PIC that fridges holding TCS food items need to hold 41 F or below. Re-inspection scheduled for 8/31/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed chicken being thawed in prep sink with still water. Discussed with PIC that when thawing, water must be running. Guidance form was provided. :

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →