PHO CHAU RESTAURANT.

City of Dallas

1640 W MOCKINGBIRD LN · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2023.

Last inspected Jun 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

111

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 8

2023

PASS 5 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Date mark all ready to eat food

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Deep/detail dirty vent a hood filters

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items used according to law

Bleach sanitizer (spot bucket) measured over 200 ppm

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label all food squeeze bottes

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed in use container inside of bulk sugar

DEC 19

2022

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

Keep the pipes above 1 in

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket: 200 ppm chlorine

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed the bowl on the meat

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

keep towel in the sanitizer bucket

APR 18

2022

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Observed raw eggs store above vegetables and next to noodle Observed raw shrimp store next to noodles

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

No shopping bags allow to wrap the meats

3 pts Sanitation

*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

Observed employee washing hand without soap

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Observed employee making spring roll with bare hand

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket: 200 ppm chlorine

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Provide date making for all the food containers in the coolers

SEP 22

2021

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw eggs store next to produce observed raw beef without container store next to bread

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

observed home style microwave

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket: 10 ppm quat

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no cardboard allow under the pots, containers

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed meats was hold in the shopping bag, no tie and no date marking

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Provide cover noodle container

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Cold water faucet is not working

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

time control must within 4 hr ( spring rolls) lettuce 57'f lime 56'f Meat 51'f egg 51'f

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Provide date marking for all food containers in the coolers and WIC

APR 8

2021

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

spring roll 68"f

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

bare hand contact with the spring roll

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the coolers and freezers

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for left over foods

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

broken door of wic needs to replaced

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

fix the damaged tiles on the ceiling

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OCT 8

2020

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed employee bare hand contact with cooked shrimp *issued 1 citation

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw shrimp store next to lettuce and above cooked seafood

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

200 ppm chlorine

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

will issue citation if repeat violation

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all food in coolers

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

observed flies in prep area

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

fix the damaged wic door last warning will issue citation for repeat violation

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

fix the damaged tiles on the ceiling

APR 29

2020

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed raw eggs at table without temp control

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

grill meat 80'f

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw meat and cooked meat store together

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

observed employee bare hand contact with vegetable

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all foods in wic

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

provide cover for all food container

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

repair the wic door

NOV 14

2019

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

salad

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed bell pepper store next to raw eggs

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the wic, prep area

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all left over foods

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

fix the damaged door of wic

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

provide cover for all food containers

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

MAY 22

2019

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

SANITIZER BUCKET 200+ PPM CHLORINE

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

LABEL SPICES

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

WIC REPAIR DOOR TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMP OF 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

AT FRONT HAND SINK

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

NOV 7

2018

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Grill has buildup of food soils some cooked, some partially cooked on grill grates.

3 pts Other

*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

Please provide written procedures and maintain logs if time is to be used as a control.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Please label foods that are not stored in original packaging.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Mop cloths stored on working counters. When not actively in use in employee's hands, mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Ice scoop resting on food ice with handle resting on the ice. If utensils are to be stored in ice, make sure scoop is store so that the hand is up and above the food ice. Bowl used as scoop in wal

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Reach in cooler not functioning. Foods stored not maintaining proper temperatures. Cooked brisket was at 55.4°F. Pork meatballs were at 64.4°F

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Fried rice in hot hold maintained at 115.3°F. Cooked grilled chicken stored at 111.4°F

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Back of cook top caked with grease and food grime.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

Please remove dead insects from light shields near dish pit.

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Rice noodles stored on floor in bucket adjacent to hand wash sink. Please move to where food is 6" above the floor and not potentially exposed to splash from employees properly washing hands.

MAY 2

2018

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

beef 54°F

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover for all food containers

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

gasket of WIC

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

No carbon box allow to use at a mat

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

damaged tiles on the ceiling

NOV 9

2017

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

chichen

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket :10ppm chlorine.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for ice machine, WIC , RIC

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw chichen above cooked meat

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover, container for all food in RIC, ref

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

MAY 17

2017

PASS 9 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISH MACHINE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OBSERVED AT 50PPM

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DIRTY KITCHEN FLOOR

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

REACH IN COOLER

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

REACH IN COOLER OBSERVED AT 55'F

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

REPAIR DAMAGED WALK IN COOLER DOOR

NOV 29

2016

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Other

*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE ICE MACHINE

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

WALK IN COOLER DOOR

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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