SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY - SPARTAN BOOKSTORE

211 S 9TH ST, SAN JOSE, CA, 95112 +14089241800
Pass
100
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
0
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Jul 2, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION44 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: San Jose State University Spartan Bookstore NEW OWNER: Follett higher Education Group LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP76. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $423.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 08/01/26 - 07/31/27 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 07/02/26 *Permit condition: none *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

Inspection Timeline

Jul 2, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jun 23, 2026
Failed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Aug 19, 2025
PassedScore: 100/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
100

Violations Analysis

0
Critical Violations
5
Non-Critical
5
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Jul 2, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: San Jose State University Spartan Bookstore NEW OWNER: Follett higher Education Group LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP76. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $423.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 08/01/26 - 07/31/27 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 07/02/26 *Permit condition: none *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

4 reported violations
  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    The swing doors to the delivery area have gaps greater than 1/4". [CA] Eliminate gaps to prevent vermin entrance and harborage.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    The handwash stations in the restrooms lack soap and paper towels. They also lack dispensers for each. [CA] Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. [SA] Facility to be using restrooms available in the student union building.

  • K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

    The restrooms are in disrepair and not being used. Toilets are not working and handwash sinks dont have running water. Facility is using them as storage for organizational items (shelves, tables, etc) [CA] Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Restore to proper working order within 30 days. [SA] Staff are using restrooms provided in the student union building.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    1. Water at the mop sink measured at a maximum of 118F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks. 2. Water is turned off at both restrooms. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F. Restore water to handwash stations.

Fail Jun 23, 2026
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Facility has failed to submit for a Change of Ownership within 48 hour notice issued on 6/12/2026. Health permits are nontransferable. Facility is closed. Facility is to immediately cease and desist all retail food operations.

1 reported violation
  • K49: Permits available

    Facility has gone through a change of ownership starting June 1st. A notice to submit within 48 hours was provided on June 12th. Facility has yet to submit to the Environmental Health department. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit.

Pass Aug 19, 2025
100/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Notes: - Facility is using the two restrooms in the bottom level as storage for decoration items. Per PIC, John, staff use the adjacent restrooms in the building. (available restrooms are within 200 feet and are closer than the bottom level restrooms).

No reported violations

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