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Pho Express

⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: FAIL June 5, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Vietnamese

📍 Neighborhood: Allston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Longwood (Green Line)

Address
1 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
18 inspections
10 failures
2 closures
License
License #454577
Last inspected: June 5, 2025

Inspection History (18 most recent)

🚫 CLOSURE June 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Numerous soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout Corrected-Sanitizer set up atthe time of the inspection 50ppm | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (...
FAIL June 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Numerous soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout Corrected-Sanitizer set up atthe time of the inspection 50ppm | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (...
PASS October 11, 2024 at 6:18 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers and squeeze bottle with no labels- Provide | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored between equipmen...
FAIL September 30, 2024 at 3:57 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers and squeeze bottle with no labels- Provide | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored between equipmen...
PASS November 29, 2023 at 5:34 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
FAIL November 22, 2023 at 5:24 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Slicer with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled cardboard placed on...
FAIL November 15, 2023 at 4:05 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Slicer with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled cardboard placed on...
PASS April 13, 2023 at 5:16 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In use knife stored between equipment. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled in counters. S...
FAIL April 6, 2023 at 3:33 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In use knife stored between equipment. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled in counters. S...
PASS August 18, 2022 at 2:51 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths placed soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observed sponges at three bay sink area. Discontinue use. | 5...
FAIL August 12, 2022 at 3:23 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths placed soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observed sponges at three bay sink area. Discontinue use. | 5...
PASS February 8, 2022 at 5:34 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers without any labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bowl with cooked beef place...
FAIL February 1, 2022 at 8:23 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers without any labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bowl with cooked beef place...
PASS January 5, 2022 at 3:47 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): No hot water due to problem with water pump. Max temperature of the hot water measeured 53F. Repair.
🚫 CLOSURE January 3, 2022 at 7:44 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): No hot water due to problem with water pump. Max temperature of the hot water measeured 53F. Repair.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 7, 2021 at 3:48 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all of the wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when coths are not in use. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Keep all mops and brooms stor...
PASS September 17, 2021 at 3:53 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution or a soiled linen container. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): provide a barrier between the ...
FAIL September 14, 2021 at 5:02 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution or a soiled linen container. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): provide a barrier between the ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department