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PHO BACH VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

1634 S 312TH ST #101, Federal Way, WA 98003 · Restaurant (Seating 51-150)

Inspection summary

PHO BACH VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT has been inspected 53 times by Public Health – Seattle & King County since April 12, 2006. The most recent inspection, on July 20, 2026, found no infractions.

15 of 53 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and 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.

  • 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 40 times across 29 separate inspections, most recently on March 23, 2026. For example: 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available

  • 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 21 times across 17 separate inspections, most recently on September 11, 2025. For example: 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

  • 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 9 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2024. For example: 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

  • 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 9 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on July 14, 2016. For example: 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 23, 2026. For example: 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking

About this data

These results come from Public Health – Seattle & King County, 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.

53 inspections

  1. Educational Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
      • BLUE
    • 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
      • BLUE
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
      • RED
  3. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
      • BLUE
    • 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
      • BLUE
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
  4. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
      • BLUE
    • 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
  5. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 infractions

    • 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
      • BLUE
    • 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
      • RED
  6. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 infractions

    • 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
      • BLUE
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
      • RED
    • 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
      • RED
  7. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
      • BLUE
    • 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking
      • BLUE
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
  8. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
      • BLUE
  9. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
      • RED
  10. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
      • BLUE
    • 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
  11. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
  13. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
  14. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
  15. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time...
      • RED
  16. Return Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
  17. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 infractions

    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time...
      • RED
  18. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  20. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    7 infractions

    • 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, proper sanitizer
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time...
      • RED
  21. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    6 infractions

    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
  22. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    6 infractions

    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
      • RED
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready to eat food; species separated
      • RED
  23. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  24. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
  26. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
  27. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 infractions

    • 3000 - Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • 1500 - Proper handling of pooled eggs
      • RED
  28. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  29. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 infractions

    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time...
      • RED
    • 2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
  30. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  31. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  32. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
  33. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
    • 2000 - Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
      • RED
  34. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 2500 - Toxic substances properly identified,...
      • RED
  35. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  36. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  37. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
  38. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 infraction

    • 1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time...
      • RED
  39. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  40. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 infractions

    • 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
    • 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  41. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    0 infractions

  42. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 infractions

    • 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized
      • BLUE
    • 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
    • 3700 - In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • 1600 - Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
  43. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • Food and non-food surfaces properly used and...
      • BLUE
    • Adequate equipment for temperature control
      • BLUE
  44. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  45. Return Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  46. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    6 infractions

    • Potential food contamination prevented during ...
      • BLUE
    • Raw meats below and away from RTE food
      • RED
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
    • Hands washed as required
      • RED
  47. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 infractions

    • Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
    • Raw meats below and away from RTE food
      • RED
    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  48. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  49. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • Proper thawing methods used
      • BLUE
    • Wiping cloths properly used, stored
      • BLUE
  50. Return Inspection

    0 infractions

  51. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    6 infractions

    • Physical facilities properly installed,...
      • BLUE
    • In-use utensils properly stored
      • BLUE
    • Proper Consumer Advisory posted for raw ...
      • RED
    • Proper cooling procedure
      • RED
    • Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)
      • RED
    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED
  52. Consultation/Education - Field

    0 infractions

  53. Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 infractions

    • Food and non-food surfaces properly used and...
      • BLUE
    • Adequate handwashing facilities
      • RED

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