What is Pho 99's health inspection score?

Pho 99 has a SafeDine safety score of 15 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 99 last inspected?

Pho 99 was last inspected on July 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pho 99 have?

Pho 99 has 18 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pho 99 safe to eat at?

Pho 99 has a safety score of 15/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pho 99 serve?

Pho 99 serves Asian/Asian Fusion cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pho 99

Name: Pho 99
Address: 65-37 99 STREET, Queens, 11374
Rating: 15

65-37 99 STREET, Queens

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Poor

Asian/Asian Fusion•Queens

Ranked #983 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 4% of asian/asian fusion restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jul 14, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-85

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 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

65-37 99 STREET, Queens, NY 11374

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

Apr

Jun 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Jul

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jul 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

6 High2 Med

8 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High2 Med

6 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · 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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