Santa Clara County, CA

Pho Vi Hoa Restaurant

Name: Pho Vi Hoa Restaurant
Address: 4546 El Camino Real # A12, Santa Clara County, CA

4546 El Camino Real # A12

Last inspected Mar 4, 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

Mar 4, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

loose toilet and urinal flushing not working in men's restroom [CA]maintain restroom 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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

kitchen handsink covered with a tray [CA]handsinks should be available at all time

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

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

Inspector’s notes

2 compartment sink leaking [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair

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 K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

spring rolls stored in plastic container without time control [CA]properly monitor perishable food at room temperature with timer and record logs etc etc

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

loose toilet in men's restroom [CA]properly secure loose toilet

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

back door open [CA]keep doors closed to prevent pest entry or install screen doors

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

shrimp in 3 door prep table cooler next to 2 comp sink 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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

handsink leaking [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

no 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

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

grime build up on ventilation hood filters [CA]maintain vent hood filters free of grime build up

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

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

Routine Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy dust on the fan guards in the restrooms. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain 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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed an unused broken single door upright cooler stored in the back area by the back door. [Corrective Action] Remove unused broken equipments from the premise.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Roll of toilet paper not stored inside of the toilet paper dispenser in the men's restroom. [Corrective Action] Store the toilet paper in the toilet paper dispenser.

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

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Fried garlic in oil was measured at 72 degrees Fahrenheit at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Do not store fried garlic in oil. Separate the garlic from the oil or store the fried garlic in oil in refrigeration. [Suitable Alternative] Fried garlic in oil was discarded.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

-------------------------------------------------- 48 HOUR NOTICE -------------------------------------------------- Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ 2,153.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed ready-to-eat salads in colanders stored next to a puddle of blood in the 2 door upright cooler in the kitchen. Salads were not contaminated. [Corrective Action] Store read-to-eat foods above raw meat. [Corrected on Site] Employee moved the salads to the upper shelves. 2. Observed bags of carrots and chicken in plastic containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Observed containers of broth stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Store all foods at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.