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Santa Clara County, CA

Pho 21

2569 S King Rd C9

Last inspected Sep 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Sep 15, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 11, 2026

Closed

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4 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Other

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Box containing raw beef brisket found in kitchen area at room temperature measuring at 74F. PIC stated item was delivered at 9am. [CA] PHFs shall be held cold at 41°F or below. [SA] PIC relocated meat to freezer.

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minorCode K45Other

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

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Heavy accumulation of food debris on kitchen floors and shelving area corners near food prep areas. [CA] The floor and shelving areas shall be free of old food debris and maintained to be clean.

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criticalCode K23Other

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

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1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: -One live nymph german cockroach in lower shelving for plates crevice for shelving next to prep unit. -One dead adult observed behind ice machine on floor. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.Yes 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani Sircar. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Nyguyen Thao, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

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minorCode K44Other

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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

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Observed gap under back screen door measuring greater than 1/4 inch. [CA] Prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds, and vermin by sealing gaps or installing heavy duty door sweeps. Plumbing pipes below 3-comp sink in back area kitchen had large gaps. [CA] Eliminate gaps surrounding piping.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 7, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

criticalCode K05Other

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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

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Observed server scratching head with both hands and went on to scoop ice from the ice machine. [Corrective Action] Ensure hands are properly washed whenever touching any part of the body before handling food. [Corrected on Site] Server went to go wash hands.

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minorCode K06Other

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

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Paper towels were not stored in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are stored in the paper towel dispenser. [Corrected on Site] Employee placed roll of paper towels inside the paper towel dispenser.

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minorCode K14Other

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

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Accumulation of mold like substance inside the ice machine near the ice chute. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside the ice machine. Set a cleaning schedule for inside the ice machine.

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minorCode K45Other

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

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1. Observed paint peeling from the walls and doors inside the walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Maintain walls in good condition. Recommend removing remaining paint. 2. Damaged floors observed throughout kitchen especially at 3 compartment sink and cookline. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.

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minorCode K41Other

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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

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Observed water leak at the drain pipe under the prep sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.

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minorCode K21Other

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Hot and cold water available

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Weak water pressure at the handwash sinks in the restrooms. [Corrective Action] Provide adequate water pressure.

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minorCode K01Other

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

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1. Manager Food Safety Certificate not available. Manager has taken the course but have not yet taken the exam. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Schedule the exam and pass it. 2. Majority of employees were not able to provide their Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. Ensure employee's Food Handler's Card are all printed out and maintained at facility.

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minorCode K19Other

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Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

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Lack of consumer advisory for undercooked beef on the menu. [Corrective Action] Provide a symbol on menu items that are served undercooked and provide consumer advisory.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 5, 2025

Pass

10 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

1. Boxes of green onions observed stored under and near the handwash sink. [Corrective Action] Do not store foods near handwash sink. 2. Bucket of squid observed stored under the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Do not store foods under the 3 compartment sink.

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minorCode K19Other

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Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

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Lack of consumer advisory for rare beef on the menu. [Corrective Action] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.

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minorCode K41Other

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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

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1. Missing drain pipe under the 3 burner wok station. Water is dumping straight onto the floor. [Corrective Action] Install the drain pipe. 2. Leak observed under the prep sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.

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criticalCode K07Other

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

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Large bags of bean sprouts at the shelf by the bean sprout dipper measured at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs measured at 72 degrees Fahrenheit at the shelf by pick up window. Beef ribs on the food cart next to the 3 door prep cooler measured at 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple items in the 3 door prep cooler measured at 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts packaged for to-go at the service counter measured at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] Large bags of bean sprouts placed into refrigeration. Raw shell eggs cooked. Beef ribs placed into boiling broth. Items in the 3 door prep cooler to be used within 3 hours. Packaged bean sprouts returned to refrigeration.

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minorCode K33Other

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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

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Heavy grime accumulation inside the oven that roast yellow onions. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean inside and maintain clean.

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minorCode K01Other

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

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1. Lack manager Food Safety Certification. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. 2. Some employees lack Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] Ensure all employees obtain Food Handler's Card.

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minorCode K35Other

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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

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Bricks observed used to elevate the 3 burner wok unit. [Corrective Action] Use longer legs to elevate the 3 burner wok unit.

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minorCode K45Other

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

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Broken floor tiles at the warewash area. Missing and broken floor tiles under the 3 burner wok unit. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.

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minorCode K47Other

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Signs posted; last inspection report available

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Lack of handwashing signs at handwash sinks. [Corrective Action] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.

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minorCode K26Other

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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

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Meat balls thawing at room temperature by the meat slicer. Squid thawing in water in a bucket under the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source

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