Pho Hoa restaurant/Drink Lab
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
August 14, 2025
Address
1370 DORCHESTER AVE
Dorchester, MA 02122
Inspection History
84 inspections
46 failures
1 closures
License
License #67432
Last inspected: August 14, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
August 14, 2025
at 7:01 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Exhausthood sticker in June 2025 service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
FAIL
July 31, 2025
at 6:45 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No cover on some stored foods inside freezer provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No ingred...
FAIL
July 24, 2025
at 4:18 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No cover on some stored foods inside freezer provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No ingred...
PASS
March 27, 2025
at 5:06 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some food storage containers have no label provide. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Cutting board on salad hea...
FAIL
March 20, 2025
at 6:38 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some food storage containers have no label provide. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Cutting board on salad hea...
PASS
October 15, 2024
at 5:07 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Ware Washing Sink plugs not holding water repair.
FAIL
October 2, 2024
at 4:48 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some stored foods inside walk in cooler provide. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Ware Washing Sink...
FAIL
September 13, 2024
at 7:33 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some stored foods inside walk in cooler provide. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Ware Washing Sink...
PASS
June 3, 2024
at 3:19 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed dead mice at basement area provide a current pest control report
FAIL
May 31, 2024
at 2:41 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed dead mice at basement area provide a current pest control report
FAIL
May 28, 2024
at 3:35 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Onsite manager allergen certification expired provide current certification. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed dead mice at basement area provide a curre...
FAIL
May 21, 2024
at 5:08 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employee put on gloves and did not wash hands spoke with manager regarding proper procedures before putting on gloves. and use a new pair of gloves when change of task. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A)...
FAIL
May 10, 2024
at 4:59 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employee put on gloves and did not wash hands spoke with manager regarding proper procedures before putting on gloves. and use a new pair of gloves when change of task. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A)...
PASS
September 7, 2023
at 6:07 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all bulk food containers small and large as discussed. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Provide covers f...
FAIL
August 30, 2023
at 3:32 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all bulk food containers small and large as discussed. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Provide covers f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 10, 2023
at 3:51 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Small portion of wall next to the 3 bay sink in the drink lab is damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Eviedenc...
FAIL
August 1, 2023
at 4:50 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Large bucket of ...
FAIL
July 20, 2023
at 6:05 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Large bucket of ...
FAIL
July 19, 2023
at 2:53 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Large bucket of ...
PASS
July 14, 2023
at 6:02 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood sticker expired in May 2023 have hood cleaned. 6-22-23 PIC stated that the hood cleaning company will be cleaning the hood on the June 28Th.
FAIL
June 22, 2023
at 2:44 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to labels on small and large bulk food containers. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on o...
FAIL
June 14, 2023
at 2:31 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to labels on small and large bulk food containers. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on o...
PASS
February 23, 2023
at 3:17 PM
17 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored above cut vegetables and raw beef. PIC will address with staff. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common ...
FAIL
February 14, 2023
at 4:48 PM
17 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored above cut vegetables and raw beef. PIC will address with staff. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common ...
PASS
June 15, 2022
at 4:20 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands in the hand sinks only. Discontinue to blocke them with equipment. | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): PIC will need to review with ...
FAIL
June 7, 2022
at 2:19 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands in the hand sinks only. Discontinue to blocke them with equipment. | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): PIC will need to review with ...
PASS
April 11, 2022
at 4:38 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf): PIC will need to add a hand sink to the warewashing area in the Drink Lab side of the location. PIC stated that the location is going to be renovated and the plan for this are no...
FAIL
February 23, 2022
at 5:25 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff proper locations to wash hands. Found sinks blocked and dry. | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Witnessed staff drinking in prep area. | 590.0...
FAIL
February 16, 2022
at 5:21 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff proper locations to wash hands. Found sinks blocked and dry. | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Witnessed staff drinking in prep area. | 590.0...
PASS
December 12, 2021
at 2:05 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not mantaining mangerial control over proper handwashing Times and temperature of foods going out to customers bag of bean sprouts and basil in a pre-packaged bag discarded volunt...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 6, 2021
at 7:27 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit and diarrhea kit on site - Provide supplies and instruction for vomit and diarrhea kit. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not mantain...
FAIL
November 29, 2021
at 5:45 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit and diarrhea kit on site - Provide supplies and instruction for vomit and diarrhea kit. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not mantain...
PASS
October 10, 2021
at 1:17 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not properly training staff on proper use of Handsinks Cooling methods and storing raw meat with ready to eat foods- Train staff on proper use of handsinks cooling methods how t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 7, 2021
at 6:58 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not properly training staff on proper use of Handsinks Cooling methods and storing raw meat with ready to eat foods- Train staff on proper use of handsinks cooling methods how t...
FAIL
September 27, 2021
at 3:33 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not properly training staff on proper use of Handsinks Cooling methods and storing raw meat with ready to eat foods- Train staff on proper use of handsinks cooling methods how t...
PASS
May 26, 2021
at 6:33 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean All floors in Kitchen area underneath equipment to remove debris and grease spills | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils...
FAIL
May 19, 2021
at 2:31 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Handwash Sink at Cookline had leak! Not able to properly wash hands when asked employee she pointed to other handsinks on the other end of kitchen to wash hands. | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 18, 2021
at 8:05 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Handwash Sink at Cookline had leak! Not able to properly wash hands when asked employee she pointed to other handsinks on the other end of kitchen to wash hands. | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No...
PASS
September 28, 2020
at 4:54 PM
22 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands with no papertowels | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of the inspection the CFPM was not at the location. Multiple violation...
FAIL
September 21, 2020
at 3:26 PM
22 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands with no papertowels | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of the inspection the CFPM was not at the location. Multiple violation...
PASS
October 2, 2019
at 3:20 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or kit onsite availible. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to train staff on frequent cleaning to develop and main...
FAIL
September 27, 2019
at 4:47 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or kit onsite availible. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to train staff on frequent cleaning to develop and main...
PASS
May 21, 2019
at 5:28 PM
11 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Beef stored over noodles separate provide proper order. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ladels hanging on oven handle discontinue practice and provide proper storage. | 13...
FAIL
May 14, 2019
at 4:58 PM
11 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Beef stored over noodles separate provide proper order. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ladels hanging on oven handle discontinue practice and provide proper storage. | 13...
PASS
July 30, 2018
at 3:37 PM
11 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Pork stored over cabbage store separately to avoid cross contamination. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scoreded cutting boards at salad units. | 15...
FAIL
July 20, 2018
at 3:27 PM
11 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Pork stored over cabbage store separately to avoid cross contamination. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scoreded cutting boards at salad units. | 15...
PASS
February 20, 2018
at 5:09 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards at salad units are heavily scoreded replace. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Dish racks stored on floor elevate 6 to 8"or higher. Remove milkcrates as shelving and provide...
FAIL
February 13, 2018
at 8:03 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards at salad units are heavily scoreded replace. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Dish racks stored on floor elevate 6 to 8"or higher. Remove milkcrates as shelving and provide...
PASS
June 22, 2017
at 2:55 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several boxes of food stored on floor in freeze . Remove . Store properly 6inches off floor. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloth in bucket without sanitizer . Provide. Store all wiping cl...
FAIL
June 15, 2017
at 5:09 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several boxes of food stored on floor in freeze . Remove . Store properly 6inches off floor. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloth in bucket without sanitizer . Provide. Store all wiping cl...