4TH ST BOWL COFFEE SHOP & BAR

1441 N 4TH ST, SAN JOSE, CA, 95112
Pass
85
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
2
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Mar 27, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION141 days ago

Permit will be evaluated for a possible change from FP14 to FP11 due to <6-25 full time employees

Inspection Timeline

Mar 27, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
85
Jul 25, 2025
PassedScore: 88/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
88
Dec 17, 2024
PassedScore: 81/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
81

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
13
Non-Critical
15
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Mar 27, 2026
85/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Permit will be evaluated for a possible change from FP14 to FP11 due to <6-25 full time employees

6 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Spam and eggs held at the preparation table and drawer refrigerator at cook line, measured >41F,<135F,<2hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Moderate amount of drain flies found at bar. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Moderate amount of buildup found on floor at bar. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Open food found stored in walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Mold-like buildup found on soda dispensers at bar.[CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean and sanitized as required.

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    Several wet/used wiping cloths found stored on food preparation tables. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Pass Jul 25, 2025
88/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

3 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Raw beef and italian sausage held at cook line measured >41F,<135F,<2hrs [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

  • K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

    Frozen ham found thawing at ambient temperature. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Co2 tanks are not secured to a rigid structure. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.

Pass Dec 17, 2024
81/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

6 reported violations
  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    Several wet/used wiping cloths found stored on preparation tables. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Several live drain flies found in bar area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Various PHF held in drawer refrigerator at cook line measured >41, <135F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PHF held for >4hrs in drawer refrigerator was voluntarily condemned and destroyed (cooked sausage, potatoes).

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Opening larger than 1/4" found on ceiling at dish station. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

  • K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

    Frozen chicken found thawing in a bucket of still water. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    Ambient temperature of drawer refrigerator measured at 46F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.