Pho 79

2529 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Passed · Feb 2, 2026 Directions
87
Good BiteKarma score 87 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Feb 2, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water., cited 4 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Feb 2

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
    • Minor Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
    • Minor Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jan 24

    Follow-Up Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
  5. Passed Jan 17

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.
    • Minor Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Jan 17

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Minor Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
    • Minor Discontinue storing food preparation or dispensing utensils in a container of water that is not maintained at 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) and not cleaned when empty.
    • Minor Protect unpackaged food from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
    • Minor Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Minor Have at least one service sink or curbed cleaning area with a floor drain. The drain must be in a convenient location for disposing of mop water.

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