Pho Abbotsford #1 Restaurant

220 - 2644 Cedar Park Pl, Abbotsford · Restaurant

21 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionMar 20, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 18, 2026
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mildew formation was observed in the interior of the ice machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard ice. Clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine.
  - Date to be corrected by: March 20, 2026.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Food debris was observed on vegetable slicers (x2) stored on clean storage rack.
  - 2. Rice scoops were observed to be stored in room temperature water.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Vegetable slicers (x2) were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
  - 2. Ensure that in-use utensils are stored in ice water; replace water once ice has melted.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): This is a repeat violation: Frozen food items (fish, spring rolls) were observed to be thawing at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): All food items were transferred to the walk-in cooler. Do not store any food at room temperature. Ensure that frozen foods are transferred from freezers to coolers to thaw overnight.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Minor amounts of old rodent droppings were observed on the ground in basement storage area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discussed with the operator to remove old rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize areas with a bleach solution. Pest control company contract is in place; continue monitoring for pest activity and following pest control company recommendations.
  - Date to be corrected by: March 20, 2026.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Grease accumulation was observed on the ventilation hood.
  - 2. Debris was observed in hard to reach areas along the walls of the kitchen.
  - 3. Equipment not required for operation was observed to be stored in basement storage area.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1 & 2. Clean all areas listed above. Ensure that these areas are cleaned regularly to prevent the attraction of pests.
  - 3. Remove all items not required for operation from the premises to minimize areas for potential pest harborage.
  - Date to be corrected by: March 20, 2026.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 3, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bean sprouts were observed to be stored in room temperature water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that bean sprouts are stored in ice water.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food items were observed to be thawing at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that frozen foods are thawed in the cooler overnight. Do not thaw foods at room temperature.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings were observed in the downstairs storage area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all rodent droppings in the downstairs storage areas. Clean and sanitize all of the areas where rodent droppings were found. Continue following pest control company recommendations.
  - Date to be corrected by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease accumulation was observed on the ventilation hood.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that ventilation hood is cleaned regularly to prevent the accumulation of grease.
  - Date to be corrected by: November 10, 2025
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Oil was observed to be stored in Sriracha bottles.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that food is stored in a food grade container.
  - Date to be corrected by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 19, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 20, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 19, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 13, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): bean sprouts, thai basail, and cut lime were observed stored in water without ice
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator put ice in the container, please always stored all the above items in water with ice during rush hours to maintain the temperature below 4C, and please move them to the cooler when not use
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher was observed had no rinse aid and sanitizer, rinse aid chemical was observed black and moldy
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded the rinse aid bucket, please have the dishwasher repaired and purchase rinse aid and sanitizer, meanwhile, use one the of sink for sanitizing purposes (soak dishes in sanitizing solution for at least 30 seconds) (Date to be corrected by: February 17, 2025)
  - Violation Score: 15
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large amount of raw meats were observed stored in room temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): Please move all the raw meats into the walk-in cooler, and always thaw food in a safe ways by doing:
  - - move frozen food into the refrigerator before the day to thaw slowly
  - - place frozen food in its original package or in a clena container under cold running water
  - - never leave frozen food on the counter at room temperature (Date to be corrected by: immediately)
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings were observed on top of the dishwasher
  - Corrective Action(s): Please remove the rodent droppings in a safety manaer, and please clean and sanitize the dishwasher (Date to be corrected by: February 17, 2025)
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): This is a reapeated violation
  - - Facility was still using the sirracha bottles for oil
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator transfered the oil into a reusable, food grade bottles
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJan 20, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionDec 16, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 9, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Containers of raw meat stored
  - beside or above ready-to-eat
  - food items in the walk-in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Re-organize cooler so that raw meats are stored together and
  - below ready-to-eat foods.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Inside coolers require thorough cleaning and on deep freezer
  - grimey on the outside. Floor in the basement - some build up along
  - the walls and kitchen ceiling has dust build up.
  - Corrective Action(s): Improve general sanitation of the kitchen and clean coolers
  - thoroughly inside and outside.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Sirracha bottles re-used for storing peanut sauce
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove and recycle all Sirracha bottles - do not use
  - for storing peanut sauce. Containers are difficult to wash/sanitize
  - as they are not meant to be re-used.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: prep line cooler beside the dishwasher - pooling water
  - and cooler door not closing properly
  - Corrective Action(s): this cooler to be replaced with newer cooler - operator
  - ordered equipment and waiting for delivery
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: prep line cooler near the dishwasher and freezers missing thermometers
  - Corrective Action(s): install thermometers accurate to (+/-1) deg C in prep cooler and freezers
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionOct 31, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 5, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 14, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked noodles and bean sprouts stored at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): All cold potentially hazardous foods must be stored at or below 4 degree. Both food products moved to the cooler during the inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer available for wiping cloths.
  - Corrective Action(s): 100 ppm Cl solution prepared during the inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings found in the food premises.
  - Corrective Action(s): IMP is in place. Continue to clean rodent droppings regularly and monitor for activity. Provide copies of the pest control inspection reports to Fraser Health
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General sanitation of the food premises requires attention
  - - Interior of the ice machine requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean the entire food premises. Pay close attention to hard to reach areas such as underneath and behind equipment and shelves.
  - - Thoroughly clean the ice machine
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Prep cooler in the cooking line ambient air temperature at 10 degree C
  - Corrective Action(s): Service / repair the cooler and ensure cooler maintains food temperature at or below 4 degree C
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Some items not needed for the operation of the food premises stored on site.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all items not needed for the operation of the food premises.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No staff on duty has a valid Foodsafe level 1
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff on duty has valid Foodsafe level 1 certificate
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionMar 17, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 16, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the kitchen, storage and basement area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize all areas of facility where rodent droppings are present.
  - To be corrected by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 404 - Employee smoking in food preparation/processing/storage areas [s. 21(2)]
  - Observation: Ciggarette ashes found downstairs in the washroom. ciggarette smoke smell eveident in the basement area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator and staff must not smoke in the food preparation, processing or storage area in the facility.
  - To be corrected by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMar 13, 2020
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One bag of raw chicken was placed next to a bag of diced onions. Both items are cooked in soup but it is better to always store raw protein on a different shelf at the bottom away from possible ready to eat products.
  - Corrective Action(s): Always store raw proteins on bottom shelf away from ready to eat products.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mice droppings observed in hard to clean areas such as behind white chest freezer, under hand sinks and in the basement storage area. Pest control company in place and monitors once a month with service.
  - Corrective Action(s): Continue monitoring and controlling pest activity. Clean and sanitize areas with mice droppings and notify pest control company to address new activity.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General cleaning needed in hard to clean areas with grease and old food debris build up such as:
  - 1. Corners and floors of kitchen under equipment and grill.
  - 2. Long term storage equipment parts for the slicer and shelf.
  - 3. Around and inside the walk in cooler fans.
  - 4. Noted areas with pest activity.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cleaning and sanitization in these areas required in 2 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One microwave observed to be in poor condition with rust and chipped paint. This unit cannot be used anymore as it will contaminate food and cause physical hazards.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use unit and remove from premise. Replace unit if needed. Correction required this week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Blue single use supply bags were being saved to repackage bulk food products. These bags are single use and cannot be washed and sanitized properly.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not reuse single use packaging bags. Use a new one everytime and discard used ones.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 22, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 19, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 3, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 21, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 15, 2017
0 infractions