What is Pho Midway's health inspection score?

Pho Midway has a SafeDine safety score of 21 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pho Midway last inspected?

Pho Midway was last inspected on August 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pho Midway have?

Pho Midway has 73 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pho Midway safe to eat at?

Pho Midway has a safety score of 21/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pho Midway serve?

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

Official Health Record

Pho Midway

Name: Pho Midway
Address: 17610 MIDWAY RD #140, Dallas, 75287
Rating: 21

17610 MIDWAY RD #140, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/13/2023

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Vietnamese•Dallas

Ranked #941 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 68% of vietnamese restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Aug 13, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.1

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-79

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-21 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-18 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

17610 MIDWAY RD #140, Dallas, TX 75287

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Jul 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 65

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED- SIGHT AND TOUCH INTERIOR OF REACH IN MUST BE CLEANED SANITIZE (REACH IN COOLER)
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands−5
EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATION
DAL-4*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER USING BARE HANDS TO CUT FRUIT (PEARS)
DAL-5*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
OBSERVE CHEMICAL SPRAY STORED NEXT TO FOOD

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CFM ON SITE
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY
DAL-8*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
NO HOT WATER AT BACK HANDSINK
DAL-9*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL ALL FOOD FOOD SQUEEZE BOTTLE (REACH IN COOLER)
DAL-10*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
READY TO EAT FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS/POTS- NOT DATE MARKED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE DATE MARKED
DAL-11*31 No soap at handsink−2
ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE STOCKED WITH SOAP/ PAPER TOWELS
DAL-12*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
OBSERVED 3 SINK NOT SET UP CORRECTLY. MUST WASH/ RINSE/ SANITIZE ALL DISHES
DAL-13*34 Pest Control−2
FLIES SEEN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA
DAL-14*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING CUPS ON THE FLOOR
DAL-15*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR-INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER

Base deductions−45 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-6*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
DAL-8*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Raw shell eggs stored over chopped lettuce in WIC- Provide lettuce to be protected
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
slicer observed with excess old food debris. Provide clean after use

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means−2
RIC at fruit prep. not maintaining TCS food at 41'f or below
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Provide clean under equipment
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide RFSM on site at all times
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Provide separate area for employee drinks not in food prep area.
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Provide paper towels
DAL-8*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.−2
Heavy grease accumulation on vent hood provide service immediately.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
DAL-7*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
inside the walk in cooler
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
beans
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
leak vent hood
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-5*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
Tofu Dec 13

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-3*45 Floor contruction requirements−2
DAL-6*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-9*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-11*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
tofu 57 F
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
pipe

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*14 Gloves single use−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
DAL-7*44 Refuse/recyclables area maintained in good repair−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
paper towels dispenser
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
vent hood
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Licensed pest control applicator only−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
ice machine cover
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2

Base deductions−13 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · 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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