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PHO 101 Vietnamese Cuisine

5937 Hastings St, Burnaby · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

PHO 101 Vietnamese Cuisine has been inspected 10 times by Fraser Health Authority since April 25, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 2, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

6 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2023. For example: 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on June 2, 2026. For example: 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 once on December 4, 2023. For example: 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]

About this data

These results come from Fraser Health Authority, 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.

10 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: A new handwashing sink near the front
      • service area and a hot holding unit
      • was added without prior health approval.
      • The hand sink had hot and cold water,
      • soap and paper towels, however, a new
      • paper towel dispenser is needed.
      • Correction: Submit an updated lan
      • for the new equipment, including a
      • floor plan, as discussed during the
      • inspection. This must be done prior
      • to operating.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 month
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation: The following foods in the storage area located in the back hallway had rodent chew marks on them and were discarded:
      • -One package of Mung Dal Beans
      • -One package of dried mushrooms
      • -One 40 kg bag of rice
      • Corrective Action(s): All of the food was discarded at the time of the inspection. Place all food in sealed, pest proof containers.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Fish sauce for sale at the front does not have proper labelling and a Food Safety Plan was not submitted for it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Either provide proper labelling and a Food Safety Plan to Fraser Health or remove the product from sale today.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings found in the following areas:
      • -In the dry storage areas.
      • -In both washrooms.
      • -On the floor around the dishwasher.
      • -One mouse was caught in a trap in the washroom.
      • The last pest control report is from November 20, 2023, with no activity recorded.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Call a professional pest control company to return and provide the report within one week. Ensure that their recommendations are followed.
      • 2) Clean all droppings with a bleach solution.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Install a door sweep on the back door and check for and seal all rodent entry points. Also, purchase additional pest proof containers and store all food inside of the containers (even food that is stored in unoped boxes).
      • Corrective Action(s): Friday, December 8.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw chicken stored directly in the storage room chest freezer. This can contaminate other foods in the freezer. Discontinue this practice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Ensure that all food in dry storage are kept in sealed, pest proof containers. This includes food stored on the bottom shelf of the stainless steel table in the kitchen and food kept in the back storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The hot water faucet is turned off at the coffee sink due to a leak.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair within one week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Gas burner placed in the middle of the kitchen. Remove, as this will create grease laden vapours throughout the kitchen since it is not located underneath a ventilation hood.
      • Corrective Action(s): Today.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): OBSERVATIONS
      • 1.) Raw meat stored on top of ready-to-eat (RTE) Food such as pickled carrots and radish.
      • 2.) Sauces like fish sauce in containers were stored on the ground.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1.) Store all raw meats at the bottom shelf of the cooler at all times.
      • 2.) Ensure to store all food items including condiments above the ground at least 6 inches (15 cm), which will help you clean surface and monitor pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Frozen pho broth (-1 degrees C) was being thawed at room temperature. Operator stated that they have brought out the broth around 12 noon.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thaw frozen food items in the refrigerator. Broth was moved into the 2-door cooler.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • Hot water faucet was leaking whenever it's turned on. Operator initially closed the hot water valve and aware about the leaking faucet.
      • Date to be Corrected by: May 2nd, 2023.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Repair the faucet.
      • Violation Score: 3

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