Pho Basil
Latest: PASS
June 25, 2025
Address
177 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
95 inspections
48 failures
License
License #31166
Last inspected: June 25, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
June 25, 2025
at 4:49 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Prepped item...
FAIL
June 10, 2025
at 6:25 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Prepped item...
PASS
February 18, 2025
at 5:38 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Repair the 2 holes in the wall--Base of b...
FAIL
February 6, 2025
at 5:49 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Repair the 2 holes in the wall--Base of b...
PASS
October 17, 2024
at 6:19 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-204.13-C - Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C): Plastic bowls being used to dispense bulk product from bins.Discontinue.Provide food grade scoops. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the scee...
FAIL
October 3, 2024
at 4:51 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-204.13-C - Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C): Plastic bowls being used to dispense bulk product from bins.Discontinue.Provide food grade scoops. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the scee...
PASS
August 1, 2024
at 6:57 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): Provide an air gap at the basement prep sink. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Remove/discard any unused equipment.
FAIL
July 25, 2024
at 6:13 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): Provide an air gap at the basement prep sink. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Remove/discard any unused equipment.
PASS
February 16, 2024
at 6:51 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in unit observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C...
FAIL
February 9, 2024
at 8:20 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in unit observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C...
PASS
December 7, 2023
at 6:45 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor in the walk in unit. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide working in...
FAIL
November 30, 2023
at 4:58 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor in the walk in unit. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide working in...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 28, 2023
at 5:44 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the tables & shelving to remove soils/food debris. PIC correcting | 590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Inse...
PASS
March 31, 2023
at 6:18 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the exteriors of the refrigeration/freezer units to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items ...
FAIL
March 21, 2023
at 6:08 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the exteriors of the refrigeration/freezer units to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items ...
PASS
September 30, 2022
at 4:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked shrimp reading 51F at the open top cook line unit.Maintain items 41F or below. PIC removed to refrigeratiion. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Te...
FAIL
September 14, 2022
at 4:32 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked shrimp reading 51F at the open top cook line unit.Maintain items 41F or below. PIC removed to refrigeratiion. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Te...
PASS
May 12, 2022
at 6:17 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat items.Discontinue.Properly store raw/ready to eat items with the necessary separation to prevent contam...
FAIL
May 2, 2022
at 5:57 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat items.Discontinue.Properly store raw/ready to eat items with the necessary separation to prevent contam...
PASS
January 18, 2022
at 5:10 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Sanitizer solution not observed at the basement prep station.Provide proper sanitizer solution with wiping cloths at all work/prep stations. PIC correctiing | 590.006/6-101.1...
FAIL
January 4, 2022
at 5:12 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Sanitizer solution not observed at the basement prep station.Provide proper sanitizer solution with wiping cloths at all work/prep stations. PIC correctiing | 590.006/6-101.1...
PASS
November 5, 2021
at 3:47 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low temp dish machine out of sanitizer. Use 3 bay sink unitl dish machine is sanitizing correctly. | 590.004/...
FAIL
November 1, 2021
at 6:01 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low temp dish machine out of sanitizer. Use 3 bay sink unitl dish machine is sanitizing correctly. | 590.004/...
PASS
May 28, 2021
at 5:03 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the upright freezers observed missing covers/wrapping.Provide proper covers/wrappings on all stored items. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Foo...
FAIL
May 12, 2021
at 4:49 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the upright freezers observed missing covers/wrapping.Provide proper covers/wrappings on all stored items. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Foo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 19, 2021
at 5:17 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked Brown rice reading 120F.Maintain hot holding 135F or above. PIC removed to re-heat/hold 135 or above | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Sy...
FAIL
February 9, 2021
at 5:36 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked Brown rice reading 120F.Maintain hot holding 135F or above. PIC removed to re-heat/hold 135 or above | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Sy...
PASS
December 4, 2020
at 7:30 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Upon inspection There was no sanitizer set up in the basement prep location.Provide proper sanitizer solution with wiping cloths at all work/prep stations. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C):...
FAIL
November 23, 2020
at 5:53 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Upon inspection There was no sanitizer set up in the basement prep location.Provide proper sanitizer solution with wiping cloths at all work/prep stations. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C):...
PASS
June 26, 2020
at 6:19 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide working internal thermometer in large walk in unit. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean ca...
FAIL
June 19, 2020
at 3:50 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide working internal thermometer in large walk in unit. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean ca...
PASS
February 18, 2020
at 6:40 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Spring rolls stored on counter in ambient air at 61F for an undetermined amount of time.. PIC voluntarily discarded | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Rea...
FAIL
February 10, 2020
at 5:21 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Spring rolls stored on counter in ambient air at 61F for an undetermined amount of time.. PIC voluntarily discarded | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Rea...
PASS
September 24, 2019
at 5:57 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to wash hands in blocked handwashing sink at front service counter | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC at establishment bmust properly monitor product tempera...
FAIL
September 17, 2019
at 5:58 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to wash hands in blocked handwashing sink at front service counter | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC at establishment bmust properly monitor product tempera...
PASS
July 26, 2019
at 6:30 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to wash hands at handwash sink- Front counter | 590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Observed employee rinsing food in handwash sink- Back prep | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Tim...
FAIL
July 17, 2019
at 12:45 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to wash hands at handwash sink- Front counter | 590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Observed employee rinsing food in handwash sink- Back prep | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Tim...
PASS
March 29, 2019
at 6:15 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Foods stored open in lift top freezer- Store products protected | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plastic containers used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide handled scoops | 23-4-602.13 - Non-...
FAIL
March 21, 2019
at 1:01 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Foods stored open in lift top freezer- Store products protected | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plastic containers used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide handled scoops | 23-4-602.13 - Non-...
PASS
September 12, 2018
at 6:35 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper set up of sink/drain plugs | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: kitchen/regrout floor as needed
FAIL
September 7, 2018
at 6:34 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label all bulk food bins | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cut vegetable 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: ...
FAIL
August 22, 2018
at 5:07 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label all bulk food bins | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cut vegetable 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: ...
PASS
June 1, 2018
at 6:34 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving below prep tables damaged and rusted- Repair | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Multiple wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improp...
FAIL
May 23, 2018
at 7:03 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving below prep tables damaged and rusted- Repair | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Multiple wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improp...
PASS
February 6, 2018
at 8:06 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef in bags stored above cut vegetables in refrigerator in upstairs storage area- Store foods properly | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops for rice stored in stsgnan...
FAIL
January 24, 2018
at 7:41 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef in bags stored above cut vegetables in refrigerator in upstairs storage area- Store foods properly | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops for rice stored in stsgnan...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 20, 2017
at 7:44 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: They are thawing shrimp in the handwash sink in the kitchen in warm water. Properly thaw items. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting boards are heavily scored. Resurface or replace s...
FAIL
November 13, 2017
at 7:27 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: They are thawing shrimp in the handwash sink in the kitchen in warm water. Properly thaw items. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting boards are heavily scored. Resurface or replace s...
PASS
July 30, 2017
at 1:00 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The items in the first sandwich unit are elevated; beef 50F cooked chicken 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Items discarded by manager) Walk-in cooler is 55F; ham stored overnight is 53F. The wa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 24, 2017
at 7:34 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The chciken from the previous evening is 55F chicken broth 55F. Chicken cooling in deep covered containers is 72F and after 15 minutes there was no change in temperature. Provide proper cooling methods to ensure that item...