The County of Los Angeles Public Health ordered a temporary closure for Pho Filet in South El Monte. A health inspection was conducted at the restaurant, and multiple food safety violations were found.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 11 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Pho Filet, a Vietnamese restaurant, underwent a health inspection on Thursday.
- Impoundment of unsanitary equipment, inadequate ventilation, and other violations were noted.
- The restaurant can reopen after addressing and eliminating all the violations.
Pho Filet
- Where: 9463 Garvey Ave, Ste. A, South El Monte, CA 91733
- When: September 11, 2025
Pho Filet was inspected to check if the restaurant complies with the California Health and Safety Code. Inspectors found multiple violations at the restaurant. Ventilation and lighting were not adequate. The facility had a vermin infestation, which could be a major cause of foodborne illnesses.
Inspectors found that cleaning chemicals were not stored separately and food holding temperatures were not maintained. Multiple food contact and nonfood contact surfaces in the facility needed deep cleaning and repair.
The restaurant did not maintain clean and properly constructed toilet facilities. The inspection found that equipment, floors, and walls need repairs and proper maintenance.
Multiple violations and vermin infestation were the main reasons behind the closure. The date for a follow-up inspection has not been announced, but the restaurant can reopen once all violations are addressed.
