What is King Pho Chicago's health inspection score?

King Pho Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 40 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was King Pho Chicago last inspected?

King Pho Chicago was last inspected on March 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does King Pho Chicago have?

King Pho Chicago has 23 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is King Pho Chicago safe to eat at?

King Pho Chicago has a safety score of 40/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does King Pho Chicago serve?

King Pho Chicago serves Vietnamese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

King Pho Chicago

Name: King Pho Chicago
Address: 5414-5416 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60646
Rating: 40

5414-5416 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/6/2025

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0Poor

Vietnamese•Chicago

Ranked #993 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 69% of vietnamese restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Mar 6, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-60

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5414-5416 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60646

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

Aug

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

7 basic

Jan

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GRIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED BEEF BEING THAWED IN BUS TUB IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 1 CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High7 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FAUCET ON WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, TOASTER OVEN, AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574398 DATED 4/17/2023: #57 "FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

59/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES PORK,BEEF,ETC.).PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED (SUGAR, FLOUR,ETC.) MUST LABEL.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING PORK AND CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED AND COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED 0 PPM OF CHLORINE DETECTED IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MAHCINE. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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