Pho 888
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
52
Score
PHO 888, located at 1137 W Argyle St in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 3, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified one critical violation and ten minor violations. Across 16 scored inspections, PHO 888 has historically been categorized as medium-risk.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
52
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Nov 25, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Jul 26, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Apr 23, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Feb 15, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 14, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
58
Jul 21, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
58
Dec 21, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Dec 16, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 18, 2019
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 3, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CTATION ISSUED.
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE INNER LINING ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STORAGE CABINET AT THE EXTERIOR GANGWAY NOT CLEAN CLEANED AITH CHEMICALS, POTS AND PANS AND OTHE FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ALONG THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM WITH BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, UNSERNEATH EQUIPMENT, HALL WAY AND WHERE EVER NECCESSARY.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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