Santa Clara County, CA

Pho Avenue

Name: Pho Avenue
Address: 2500 W El Camino Real B, Santa Clara County, CA

2500 W El Camino Real B

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 19, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

lettuce, cabbage and chicken in 3 door reach in cooler at 47F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

several wiping towels on food contact surface [CA]maintain wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

flying insects in food prep area and front doors open [CA]maintain facility free of flying insects

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

missing wall mounted soap dispenser in restroom [CA]missing soap dispensers

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

missing wall mounted soap dispensers to handsinks [CA]replace missing soap dispensers

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Feb 20, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

automatic paper towel dispensers to both handsinks not working [CA]maintain handsink fixtures in good repair

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

several wiping clothes on cutting boards and work tables [CA]maintain wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

automatic paper towel dispenser not working, empty wall mounted soap dispenser, low warm water pressure and handsink basin draining slowly in restroom [CA]maintain toilet fixtures in good repair

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

no approved probe thermometer [CA]obtain an approved probe thermometer

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

no accurate probe thermometer [CA]obtain an accurate probe thermometer

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

one of two 3 door prep table coolers not working [CA]maintain equipments in good repair

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

noodle in 3 door reach in cooler at 45F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

chlorine concentration around 25 ppm in dishwashing machine [CA]maintain dishwashing machine in good repair

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 24, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Lack of self-closing device on the restroom door. [Corrective Action] Install a self-closing device on the restroom door.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed grime accumulation on the wall at the prep table and at the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Maintain walls clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the 3 compartment sink was measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold water not able to fully turn off. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the 3 compartment sink. Repair the cold water knob to be able to turn off.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed roll of paper towels stored on top of the paper towel dispenser at all handwash stations. Per PIC, paper towel dispensers have run out of batteries. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are dispensed from the paper towel dispenser. Replace the batteries.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Bean sprouts and beef in the 3 door upright cooler were measured at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Ensure Potentially Hazardous Foods are maintained at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.