GOOD KARMA ARTISAN ALES & CAFE

37 S 1ST ST, SAN JOSE, CA, 95113 +14082942694
Pass
94
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
0
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Feb 12, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION184 days ago

Notes: - Facility does not vacuum seal items but does reheat food in plastic bags to via water bath. - Facility has provided a black curtain to clearly delineate between route to the restroom and the kitchen space. - Per PIC, they replaced the toilet about 4 weeks prior. Toilet observed to be functioning as intended.

Inspection Timeline

Feb 12, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 94/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
94
Mar 13, 2025
PassedScore: 82/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
82
Aug 29, 2024
PassedScore: 94/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
94

Violations Analysis

0
Critical Violations
12
Non-Critical
12
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Feb 12, 2026
94/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Notes: - Facility does not vacuum seal items but does reheat food in plastic bags to via water bath. - Facility has provided a black curtain to clearly delineate between route to the restroom and the kitchen space. - Per PIC, they replaced the toilet about 4 weeks prior. Toilet observed to be functioning as intended.

3 reported violations
  • K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available

    The restroom handwash station lacks a handwash reminder sign. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    An open bulk box of chips was found open. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

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

    FRP near the three compartment sink is beginning to detach. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.

Pass Mar 13, 2025
82/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

7 reported violations
  • K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

    Patrons are required to enter through a preparation area to enter and use the restroom facilities. [CA] Notwithstanding Section 113984.1, toilet facilities that are provided for use by consumers, guests, or invitees shall be in a location where consumers, guests, and invitees do not pass through food preparation, food storage, or utensil washing areas to reach the toilet facilities. For Reference: 113984.1. Food preparation area, consumer access consumer access to a food facility through the food preparation area is permissible, at the discretion of the permit holder, if Ready-To-Eat Foods are prepared in approved areas separated from sources of contamination by a space of at least three feet from the consumer and in areas that are separate from raw or undercooked foods. The route of access shall be separated from the required space by a rail or wall at least three feet high or otherwise clearly delineated.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    *2ND REPEAT VIOLATION* Food Safety Certification was not available at time of the inspection. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    In the restroom, at the only hand wash station, there was no permanent dispenser for the soap or paper towels. A pump bottle of soap and a roll of paper towels were available for use. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

  • K18: Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

    *2ND REPEAT VIOLATION* Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are not available for vacuum sealing process used in the facility. Observed unsealed sous vide bags in the upright cooler. [CA] SOPS shall be available to review at all times for reduced oxygen packaging process used in the facility. Provide a SOP for the process to this department within the comply by date. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement from this department.

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

    Spoon spatulas were found in a container of water measuring at 69°F. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In running water. 3) In a container of water at 135°F or above. 4) At room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use. [COS] Staff washed the spatulas and placed new ones in an insert with water at the steam table.

  • K49: Permits available

    --48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $1,975.00. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    In the kitchen area, at the three compartment sink, chlorine was measured at 50 ppm. [CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium. [COS] Staff adjusted the concentration at time of the inspection.

Pass Aug 29, 2024
94/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

2 reported violations
  • K18: Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

    *REPEAT VIOLATION* Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are not available for vacuum sealing process used in the facility. Observed unsealed sous vide bags in the upright cooler. [CA] SOPS shall be available to review at all times for reduced oxygen packaging process used in the facility. Provide a SOP for the process to this department within the comply by date.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    *REPEAT VIOLATION* Food Safety Certification was not available at time of the inspection. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department.

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