Return Inspection
May 26, 2026
Satisfactory
Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, May 26, 2026 · Original Source
General Food Services · King County, WA
Hot Pho
21222 84th Ave S
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Satisfactory
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspectionsRoutine Inspection/Field Review
May 20, 2026
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 40 · Understand this area’s scale
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
3 recorded violations
minorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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 problemscriticalCode 1600Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling procedure
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 temperaturecriticalCode 2110Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
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 temperatureOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, May 20, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Dec 1, 2025
Satisfactory
Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
May 5, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 40 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
minorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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 problemsminorCode 3700Equipment and utensils
Official wording
In-use utensils properly stored
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 issuesminorCode 4800Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
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 problemscriticalCode 1300Contamination
Official wording
Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode 1100Contamination
Official wording
Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode 0100Facility maintenance
Official wording
PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
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 issuesOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Feb 11, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 17 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
minorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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 problemsminorCode 4800Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
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 problemsminorCode 3100Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled; proper date marking
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemscriticalCode 0100Facility maintenance
Official wording
PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
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 issuesOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Aug 2, 2024
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode 3100Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled; proper date marking
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemscriticalCode 0100Facility maintenance
Official wording
PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
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 issuesOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Feb 14, 2024
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 40 · Understand this area’s scale
5 recorded violations
minorCode 4300Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and 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 problemsminorCode 4800Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
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 problemsminorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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 problemscriticalCode 0400Handwashing
Official wording
Hands washed as required
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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode 0100Facility maintenance
Official wording
PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
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 issuesOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Oct 10, 2023
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 25 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
minorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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 problemsminorCode 4800Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
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 problemsminorCode 4300Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and 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 problemscriticalCode 1300Contamination
Official wording
Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source
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