Pho KC
A18555 N 59th Ave, Glendale 85308
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-58679
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Sep 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 23, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked noodles portioned in individual bags, wrapped tightly. The internal temperature of the noodles was 63 degrees F. They were prepared approximately 2.5 hour hours prior to inspection. Instructed PIC to unwrap the noodles to allow for thorough cooling prior to portioning. Discussed cooling methods Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.
2025
Aug 27, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed protection of customer self-serve foods.
Inspector's notes
Observed a large batch of beef pho cooling in 10 large buckets (45-57°F) in the walk-in. Staff stated the pho had been made and started cooling the night before the temperature measurement (see embargo) The fat caps for most of the pho buckets had already been broken to increase cooling speed, but the buckets had been stacked in a way that did not allow for maximum air flow. Cooked Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Discussed the possibility of using ice wands or the attached freezer to increase cooling speed for future batches and provided cooling guidance via email. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Jun 13, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several damp cloths stored directly on the prep surfaces and not sitting in the prepared sanitizing solution. Alerted the manager, who took the incorrectly stored damp cloths and placed them in the laundry and then remade the wiping buckets with fresh clean cloths. Reeducated staff on wiping cloth use limitations. Sanitizing solution is used to sanitize wiping cloths between uses. Wiping buckets are to be remade every 4 hours. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Mar 26, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking requirements. The food in the establishment is prepared fresh daily. Discussed protecting foods for customer self-service.
Inspector's notes
Observed a broken light cover over the walk-in entrance area. The manager stated they were already working on replacing the cover but had some challenges accessing the cover. Proper repair is required. Discussed risks of physical contamination. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair the physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Nov 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed backflow preventer requirements with staff and common use labels.
Aug 14, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking and food storage requirements with the Person in Charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed three-compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer measuring at 25 PPM. Staff confirmed dishes had been washed today. Staff to test the sanitizer strength each time the sink is hand-dosed. Chlorine sanitizer must be used in its recommended range (50-100 PPM). Management was alerted and remade the sanitizer at time of inspection. Reviewed sanitizer concentration requirements. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Apr 10, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed best practice of adding signage to mop sink reminding employees to detach the hose and spray nozzle from the backflow preventer.Discussed restriction of using cardboard as a stepping mat in the establishment. Mats should be made of wipeable and cleanable materials. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite.Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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 website. https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kim Pham
Core-5-501.116, C: Cleaning Receptacles Observed heavy grease build up on the outdoor grease trap used by the establishment. Alerted manager who will work with their third party servicer to clean the outer surfaces of the grease trap. All outdoor receptacles are to be maintained as clean and closed to reduce the risk of attracting pests to the area. Discussed importance of cleaning receptacles with management. Grease trap to be cleaned before the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 14, 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.Inspection report delivered via email.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kim Pham
Aug 11, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed food flow with cook staff. Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are to be actively prepared, and temperature controlled. Staff to prepare TCS foods in a small enough quantity that temperatures can be maintained.Discussed various cleaning frequencies with the Person in Charge.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteCheck out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxThe 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 20,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kim Pham
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed ice crystal build up underneath the cooling unit which was dripping down onto two open buckets of vegetable broth below. Alerted the manager who discarded the two buckets of vegetable broth, at time of inspection (see embargo). Establishment to manage the leak and ice crystal build up from the cooling unit. Staff to avoid placing open foods directly below the cooling unit. Staff to cover foods promptly once frozen to help protect food from possible contamination. Discussed protection of foods with management. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed exposed raw, porous, concrete in front of the three compartment sink. Proper repair is required. Do not use unapproved methods. Establishment is to cover the raw concrete with an approved surface to make the area non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. Discussed premises requirements with the manager. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →