PHO BEST III in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025
📍 83-02 BROADWAY, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Southeast Asian
Overview
Pho Best III in Elmhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, though it has maintained Grade A status on its latest visit across 6 total inspections through 2025.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
PHO BEST III in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
PHO BEST III in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Oct 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equ...
Mar 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen pac...
GRADE P
Jul 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food con...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
GRADE C
Nov 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F...
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PHO BEST III in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PHO BEST III last inspected?
- PHO BEST III was last inspected on October 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is PHO BEST III's current health grade?
- PHO BEST III currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has PHO BEST III been closed by NYC Health?
- PHO BEST III has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PHO BEST III had?
- PHO BEST III has 6 health inspections on record from November 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PHO BEST III?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PHO BEST III was 62 points on July 24, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.