Atlanta, Fulton County

Pho King

10 PARK PL STE 18 ATLANTA, GA 30308

Food

Latest score

Feb 27, 2026

City

Atlanta

County

Fulton

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 27, 2026

Followup

Score: 804 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple containers of broth floor of the main kitchen WIF. Also, observed bags of sugar, msg, and salt on the floor of the main kitchen CA: Advised PIC to place food items at a minimum of 6in off the ground.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a build-up of mold-like substances in the ice machine. CA: Advised PIC to ensure ice machine at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple flies present in the restaurant. CA: Advised PIC to ensure the restaurant is routinely inspected for signs of pest activity from drains and outer openings.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors, walls and ceilings with built up debris throughout the facility. CA: Advised pic to routinely cleans floors, walls and ceilings to prevent debris build up.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 3817 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed failure to cold hold TCS foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Observed raw eggs (45), chopped lettuce (56), and cooked chicken (45) cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

2-1A - proper use of restriction & exclusion

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(g) - exclusions & restrictions (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee working in the main kitchen while coughing, sneezing, and wiping nose without washing hand gloved hands. CA: Advised PIC to inform employees to adhere to their stated restriction and exclusion policy of not working while sick or presenting with respiratory symptoms.

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee in the main kitchen placing hand to lean on trashcan and wiping nose without washing hands and changing gloves before working with food. CA: Advised PIC to review when to handwash with employees.

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mold-like substance on multiple cucumbers in the downstairs prep/service area RIC.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple open containers containing food on the ground of the main kitchen, WIF, and WIC. CA: Advised employees and PIC to place food items at a minimum of 6in off the ground.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Upon entry observed that there wasn't a PIC in the facility, none of the employees knew what was going on and could not answer food safety or procedural questions. CA: Advised PIC to have a designated alternative PIC on site when she is not present.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an inability for employees to understand and maintain food safety in the manner communicated by the offsite PIC. CA: Advised PIC to routinely train employees on proper thawing, handwashing, and sanitization.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee inability to make sanitizer in 3-comp sink. CA: Advised PIC to teach employees how to make and properly utilize sanitizer. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g).

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed establishments inability to properly date mark food items kept over 24 hours. CA: Advised PIC to date mark all opened perishable food items kept over 24 hours.

2-2C - no discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j)5 - discharges from eyes, nose, or mouth (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee sneezing and wiping his nose. CA: Employee needs to call out to adhere to restriction and exclusion policy.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink in the downstairs prep/serving area without the appropriate cleanser. CA: Advised PIC to provide handwashing soap for all sinks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an inaccessible downstairs handwashing sink in the prep/service area. CA: Advised PIC to ensure handwashing sink is accessible for usage.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered brisket, pork, fried onions, shredded carrots, and egg rolls in the main kitchen WIF and WIC. Also, observed uncovered lettuce and cheese in prep top in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to have employees keep food covered.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pic inability to properly thaw brisket and pork food items in the main kitchen. COS: Provided proper thawing methods document to pic.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooked rice being stored in non food grade plastic grocery bag in the main kitchen. COS: Pic tossed food items.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pic inability to provide proper test strips for sanitizer. CA: Advised pic to acquire proper test strips for sanitizer.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors, walls and ceilings with built up debris throughout the facility. CA: Advised pic to routinely cleans floors, walls and ceilings to prevent debris build up.

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mold like build up with in the interior of Ice machine & observed build up of food soil debris inside of the microwave oven and toaster units. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed and consistent date marking inside walk-b cooler. when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf CA- MOD disposed of out of date items

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC inability to present & post up to date serve safe certification inside of establishment. CA: Advised PIC Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation pf

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed down stairs & upstairs hand washing sinks stations being obstructed by objects in the main kitchen areas. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing sink shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. Pf

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build up of food soil debris inside of the RICS located in the main kitchen area down stairs. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hole in the wall just above the 3 comp sink in the main kitchen area upstairs. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food debris build up under counter area in kitchen. . Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA- MO cleaned under counter.

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold build up on inside baffle. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA-MOD will incorporate ice machine into weekly cleaning schedule.