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HIGH RISK

PHO TAI BURIEN

148 SW 148TH ST, Burien, WA 98166

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

52/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Sep 2025

Critical

5

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

16 total

temperature
638%
other
319%
hygiene
213%
chemical
213%
contamination
213%
pest
16%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalPest

0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on

CriticalTemperature

Cold foods are being kept at temperatures above 45°F, meaning they may spoil or grow harmful bacteria.

CriticalOther

0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on

CriticalOther

Food workers have current food handler certifications and new staff are properly trained. *(This appears to be a passing/compliant item, not a violation.)*

CriticalOther

Food workers have current food handler certifications and new staff are properly trained. *(This appears to be a passing/compliant item, not a violation.)*

CriticalHygiene

The restaurant did not have proper handwashing sinks available for staff to use.

CriticalHygiene

The restaurant did not have proper handwashing sinks available for staff to use.

CriticalTemperature

2110 - Proper cold holding temperatures (greater than 45° F)

MinorTemperature

The restaurant is not properly thawing frozen food, which can allow dangerous bacteria to grow.

MinorTemperature

The restaurant is not properly thawing frozen food, which can allow dangerous bacteria to grow.

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from September 2025208 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.