Excellent

Pho Dinh

21831 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Des Moines

Rated “Excellent” · as of Sep 29, 2026

Pho Dinh was last inspected on September 29, 2026 and scored 8 points. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 29, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 8 points

2 general
  • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Official wording (code 3000)

    Proper thawing methods used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

    Surfaces or equipment were the wrong material or hard to clean.

    Official wording (code 4000)

    Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable

Feb 28, 2022: 303022/02Aug 16, 2022: 151522/08Feb 10, 2023: 131323/02Mar 15, 2024: 0024/03Oct 30, 2024: 222224/10Mar 27, 2025: 0025/03Oct 17, 2025: 202025/10Apr 24, 2026: 0026/04Sep 29, 2026: 8826/09
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  2. Unsatisfactory 20 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature10 pts

      Cold food was held above 45°F.

      Official wording (code 2110)

      Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.

      Official wording (code 3300)

      Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.

      Official wording (code 4100)

      Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

  3. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  4. Unsatisfactory 22 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training5 pts

      No person in charge who knew the food-safety rules, or no certified manager on staff.

      Official wording (code 0100)

      PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt

    • CriticalManagement & training5 pts

      Not every food worker had a current Food Worker Card.

      Official wording (code 0200)

      Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained

    • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

      Cold food was held slightly too warm (42–45°F).

      Official wording (code 2120)

      Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Surfaces or equipment were the wrong material or hard to clean.

      Official wording (code 4000)

      Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable

    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

      Permit not posted.

      Official wording (code 5000)

      Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  6. Satisfactory 13 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.

      Official wording (code 3400)

      Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.

      Official wording (code 4100)

      Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

    • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods used

  7. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature10 pts

      Cold food was held above 45°F.

      Official wording (code 2110)

      Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.

      Official wording (code 4100)

      Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

  8. Unsatisfactory 30 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

      Cold food was held slightly too warm (42–45°F).

      Official wording (code 2120)

      Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))

    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.