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Pho Laveen

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3424 W Southern Ave, Phoenix 85041

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82253

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 10, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 29, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 17, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 26, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 9, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 8, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 14, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 14, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed 2 cases of broccoli, 2 cases of thawing beef and 2 cases of thawing chicken underneath racks in walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC that all food stored must be 6 inches of the ground and TCS food ready to eat must be placed above thawing food.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Addl Notes: Observed bowls inside rice and sugar bins being used for measurement scooper. Discussed with PIC that it is required to utilize a utensil with a handle to measure food items and also being stored inside the bin. Predefined Comments: Food shall be protected from contamination and protected by proper dispensing equipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Apr 8, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky faucets at handwash sink and mop sink. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be maintained in good repair at all times.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Oct 28, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cases of raw beef stored under racks in walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC that all foods stored required to be stored 6 in off the ground at all times to prevent contamination.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Aug 22, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed kitchen organizer with foods in bowls level to floor next to grill and pans with food stored on top of other foods on prep-table well. Discussed with PIC that required to be 6 inches off the ground and foods in prep-table well should not be stored on top of other foods.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises and foods stored separately to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky faucet at mop sink. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be in good repair.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

May 9, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pan of frozen brisket, pan of frozen shrimp and bag of onions on floor of walk-in cooler. Employees using bowls to measure out rice and chicken. Discussed with PIC that all foods need to be place 6 inches above the floor and that utensils with handles must be used to portion out food.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky faucet at mop sink. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing must be in good repair at all times.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Nov 26, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to frequently change buckets sanitizer and ensure all wet wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Sanitizer was changed at appropriate range of 50-100ppm at time of inspection. ***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Jul 17, 2024Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed various boxes and containers of vegetables and meats stored on floor of walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, per PIC they change out 3 times a day. Discussed with PIC to frequently change buckets sanitizer and ensure all wet wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Sanitizer was changed at appropriate range of 50-100ppm at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Apr 2, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was 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: Ximena Nido

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 containers and lids stored as clean on shelf with food debris and residue still on containers. PIC moved dishes to 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Discussed with PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation ---Observed sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths at 0ppm, Per PIC they use chemical dispenser at 3-compartment sink to fill buckets. At time of inspection chemical dispenser was not working properly. Establishment will manually mix sanitizer and test until they are able to fix chemical dispenser. PIC remade at time of inspection at appropriate range (150-400ppm). Discussed with PIC to obtain new test strips. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing ---Observed space between 3-compartment sink and wall where silicon has come off. Advised person in charge (PIC) that fixed equipment shall be sealed to wall to ensure proper cleaning. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 29, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- Reviewed employee illness policy. Reviewed when to wash hands with person in charge.- 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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ha T.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. - Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that handwashing cleanser must be available at handwashing sink at all times. PIC restocked handwashing cleanser at time of inspection. Discussed importance of providing hand soap to ensure proper hand washing with the PIC. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. - Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that paper towels must be always available at handwashing sink. PIC restocked single-use paper towels. Discussed importance of providing hand drying provision to ensure proper hand washing with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 10, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerReviewed cooling, handwashingreport emailedThe 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,Signer: Ximena Nido

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils ---Blender for smoothies has excess of food debris on base of outer chamber. Brought to attention of person in charge to clean more frequently. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required ---Mop sink had y-valve with hoses attached downstream of atmospheric vacuum breaker. Brought to attention of person in charge who had employee remove valve from sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →