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Love for Pho

2934 Kingsway, Vancouver BC V5R 5J3 · Food Service Establishment 1

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Details

Google rating
4.0 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday11 AM–10 PM
  • Monday11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday11 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday11 AM–10 PM
  • Thursday11 AM–10 PM
  • Tuesday11 AM–10 PM
  • Wednesday11 AM–10 PM

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Inspection summary

Love for Pho has been inspected 5 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since April 1, 2025. The most recent inspection, on April 28, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 22, 2026. For example: Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 22, 2026. For example: Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on April 22, 2026. For example: All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on April 23, 2025. For example: Potentially hazardous food is cooled in a manner that makes it safe to eat.

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 28, 2026. For example: Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Equipment or materials not required for the operation are stored on the premises.
    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
    • Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
      • Employees are eating, drinking or using tobacco in food preparation, dishwashing and/or food storage areas.
    • Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
      • Test strips are not available to monitor sanitizer level.
  3. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Construction or alteration have occurred without approval.
    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
      • No employee present holds a valid FOODSAFE or equivalent certificate while the Owner/Operator is absent.
      • Owner/Operator does not hold a valid FOODSAFE or equivalent certificate.
    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
    • Potentially hazardous food is cooled in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not cooled using appropriate equipment and/or approved methods.
    • Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Employees are not washing hands as often as is necessary to prevent contamination of food.
    • Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
      • Procedures in the food safety plan are not being followed.
  5. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Chipmunk

    Hidden gem vibes. Had dinner here with a friend on a Friday night. I had the lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl with vegetarian spring roll while friend had the beef pho with regular spring rolls (as appy). Food was delicious but highlight for me were the crunchy and hot rice paper wrapped spring rolls. So good. Staff were super friendly, fast and efficient. Washrooms spotless. 3 parking spots in the rear of the restaurant but plenty of free street parking. Will go back to try their lunch combo specials Mon to Thursdays.

  • Papa Bear

    The Missus and I visited Love for Pho at its new location on Kingsway. Parking was available mainly at the adjacent side streets. We were there on a weekday and service was fine as it was not too busy. We had the lunch combo specials of Lemongrass Chicken on Rice and the Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich. Flavour wise, the food was above average and the specials were of good value. We both enjoyed our Vietnamese coffee. We will need to try the Pho on our next visit. UPDATE: I returned for the Beef Brisket Pho and the Missus, a dry pork & seafood rice noodle bowl. We had another Chicken Banh Mi to share though the restaurant ran out of cilantro. The food was your standard quality, nothing exceptional. It would be nice to have a dollar tip option instead of percentages when cashing out. Minimum tipping starts at 15%.

  • J U

    SO GOOOOOOD! Been wanting to try this Vietnamese restaurant, as we always pass by this place on our way to work and I'm so glad me and my husband were able to eat here today! Everything we ordered was so GOOD. Staff were friendly and food portion was big! We got lemongrass chicken with rice & egg, lemongrass pork (comes with very flavorful and delicious side soup!) and fried wonton (def recommend this!) CANNOT WAIT TO COME BACK AGAIN 👌🏻

  • Angie Si

    I always enjoy the food at Love for Pho! I highly recommend the Bún chả cá and Bún bò Huế! This time I ordered the vermicelli bowl and was very happy with how fresh, delicious, and big the portion was for the price. The pho was also flavourful and it was a nice comfort food on a rainy day.

  • Joyce sum

    Absolutely clean environment and the lady boss is very friendly. The serving size is very generous and I have my pho during the happy hours so there's 30% off of the regular price! Recommended!

  • Chipmunk

    Hidden gem vibes. Had dinner here with a friend on a Friday night. I had the lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl with vegetarian spring roll while friend had the beef pho with regular spring rolls (as appy). Food was delicious but highlight …

  • Papa Bear

    The Missus and I visited Love for Pho at its new location on Kingsway. Parking was available mainly at the adjacent side streets. We were there on a weekday and service was fine as it was not too busy. …

  • J U

    SO GOOOOOOD! Been wanting to try this Vietnamese restaurant, as we always pass by this place on our way to work and I'm so glad me and my husband were able to eat here today! Everything we ordered was so GOOD. Staff were friendly and food …

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