11 - 2499 Rutherford Road, Vaughan, ON · South of Maple
April 20, 2026
Conditional PassThis summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes. Always rely on the original inspection.
Frozen food was not thawed using approved safe methods, such as refrigeration, cold water, or cooking.
Staff were not using the handwashing station properly for washing hands.
Food items were not properly covered, which could allow dust, debris, or other contaminants to get into the food.
The restaurant did not properly protect food from becoming contaminated or spoiled.
The restaurant's floors were not kept clean or in good repair.
Pho Metro is in the South of Maple neighbourhood. South of Maple, Vaughan has 390 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by the local public-health unit. As of June 5, 2026, there are 310 (79%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 74 (19%) conditional and no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since October 21, 2024, with 3 passes, 3 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
Fail to defrost potentially hazardous food properly
Fail to use handwashing station for reasons other than its intended use
Fail to cover food to prevent contamination
This record comes from the local public-health unit for Vaughan. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.
A pass means no significant violations. A conditional pass means an issue was found and the restaurant was given time to correct it. A closed result means the inspector ordered the place to stop serving customers.
Maple
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to ensure floors are kept clean/in good repair
Fail to store and maintain potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature 4°C (40°F) and lower
Fail to ensure food handler in food premises washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food and/or food areas
Fail to use handwashing station for reasons other than its intended use
Fail to properly store all food in a manner that prevents contamination or adulteration, including separating raw from ready-to-eat foods
Fail to use utensils/equipment free from open seams/crevices/cracks in contact with food
Fail to sanitize utensils in chlorine solution of 100 ppm of available chlorine or more
Fail to ensure premises is maintained with floor that is tight, smooth, and non-absorbent where food is handled
Fail to properly store all food in a manner that prevents contamination or adulteration, including separating raw from ready-to-eat foods
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Fail to ensure ceilings are kept clean/in good repair