Inspection record
Pho Le
1356 Dorchester Av · Boston, MA 02122
3inspections since May 2026
24violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
May 15, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed dead roaches on glue board in basement. Pest report from previous week indicates no activity. Schedule another pest service and provide report to ISD.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Soils and debris under basement shelving. Clean to avoid attracting and harboring pests.
May 7, 2026HE_FailExt11 violations
**Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
Observed staff cutting vegs with out gloves. Retrain staff to utilize gloves for food prep.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Soils and debris under basement shelving. Clean to avoid attracting and harboring pests.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Observed multiple areas with soiled cardboard on the floor. Remove
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed heavy debris in the basement where the walk in unit is. Remove all debris
*Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Observed multiple handsinks with heavy food soils and grime build up. Clean to remove
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Observed food prep conducted in the basement. Discontinue. Establishment not permitted to implement in the basement. No handsink available.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed metal scooping utensils in bins of ice with the handle laying on the ice. All handles should be up to prevent contamination from hands.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Observed multiple bowls of cut tofu stored under the cookline. PIC directed staff to move and place in refrigeration unit until needed.
**(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Observed noodles cooling on a metal shelf with a temp of 115-120f. PIC removed and placed in the cooler to properly continue cooling. Retrain staff to properly conducted approved cooling methods.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Proper handwashing signage missing in both restrooms. Replace
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed dead roaches on glue board in basement. Pest report from previous week indicates no activity. Schedule another pest service and provide report to ISD.
May 1, 2026HE_FailExt11 violations
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Observed multiple areas with soiled cardboard on the floor. Remove
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Observed heavy food soils on the exterior and inside of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove. Observed heavy food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove Heavy food debris observed on multiple metal shelving units. Clean to remove
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Proper handwashing signage missing in both restrooms. Replace
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed heavy debris in the basement where the walk in unit is. Remove all debris
*Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Observed multiple handsinks with heavy food soils and grime build up. Clean to remove
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed live and dead roach activity on multiple glue boards. Remove clean and sanitize all areas. PIC will email the last 2 pest control reports for review.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Observed food prep conducted in the basement. Discontinue. Establishment not permitted to implement in the basement. No handsink available.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed metal scooping utensils in bins of ice with the handle laying on the ice. All handles should be up to prevent contamination from hands.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Observed multiple bowls of cut tofu stored under the cookline. PIC directed staff to move and place in refrigeration unit until needed.
**(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Observed noodles cooling on a metal shelf with a temp of 115-120f. PIC removed and placed in the cooler to properly continue cooling. Retrain staff to properly conducted approved cooling methods.
**Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
Observed staff cutting vegs with out gloves. Retrain staff to utilize gloves for food prep.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology