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PHO TAU BAY

3005 SILVER CREEK RD 168, SAN JOSE, CA, 95121 +14082232304
Pass
63
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
3
Critical violations

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PASSED
Oct 24, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION295 days ago

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION FROM 10-22-25 IN WHICH THE SHELLED EGGS WERE FOUND AT 76F STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. THE BEAN SPROUTS WERE FOUND AT 70F STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. AND THE FISH CAKE WAS FOUND AT 54F STORED ON THE TOP OF THE INSERTS IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. THE TAPIOCA PEARLS WERE ALSO FOUND WITHOUT A TIME MARKER FOR THE USAGE OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. THE YOGURT WAS MADE ON THE PREMISES AS WELL. FINDINGS: THESE VIOLATIONS WERE CORRECTED.

Inspection Timeline

Oct 24, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 22, 2025
ConditionalScore: 63/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
63
Apr 25, 2025
PassedScore: 89/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
89

Violations Analysis

3
Critical Violations
3 in last 3 inspections
11
Non-Critical
14
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Oct 24, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION FROM 10-22-25 IN WHICH THE SHELLED EGGS WERE FOUND AT 76F STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. THE BEAN SPROUTS WERE FOUND AT 70F STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. AND THE FISH CAKE WAS FOUND AT 54F STORED ON THE TOP OF THE INSERTS IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. THE TAPIOCA PEARLS WERE ALSO FOUND WITHOUT A TIME MARKER FOR THE USAGE OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. THE YOGURT WAS MADE ON THE PREMISES AS WELL. FINDINGS: THESE VIOLATIONS WERE CORRECTED.

No reported violations
Conditional Pass Oct 22, 2025
63/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

9 reported violations
  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    FOUND MULTIPLE POTS AND BOXES WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

    FOUND 3 GLASSES WITH JUICE STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. [CA] USE CONTAINERS WITH A LID AND STRAW IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS HAS EXPIRED. [CA] PROVIDE A CURRENT FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.

  • K15: Food obtained from approved sourceCritical

    FOUND YOGURT BEING MAKE ON LOCATION AND RETAILED. [CA] MUST STOP MAKING YOGURT AND RETAILING AS YOU NEED A CDFA LICENSE TO DO SO. REMOVE THE YOGURT FROM SALE.

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

    FOUND MOLD ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] REMOVE THE MOLD.

  • K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & recordsCritical

    FOUND TAPIOCA PEARLS WITH NO DATE AND TIME MARKINGS TO BE USED WITH TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. [CA] MUST USE DATE AND TIME TO KEEP THE FOOD SAFE UP TO 4 HRS. SEE VC&D

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

    FOUND A TRASH PLASTIC BAG COVERING THE CHICKEN, FOUND NEWSPAPER COVERING THE ONIONS. FOUND A BLACK TRASH BAG LINING A LARGE NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND USING IT TO STORE THE COOKED BEEF BONES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] USE ONLY FOOD GRADE COVERINGS AND TO STORE FOOD.

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    FOUND THE SHELLED EGGS AT 76F STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND THE BEAN SPROUTS AT 70F STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND FISH CAKE AT 54F STORED ON THE TOP OF THE INSERTS IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. OWNER STATES THAT THE FOOD HAS BEEN OUT FOR LESS THAN ONE HOUR. THE FOOD WAS RETURNED TO THE REFRIGERATOR.

Pass Apr 25, 2025
89/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Packages of cured uncooked ground pork (nem nuong) was measured at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Per employee, the nem nuong was going to be cooked. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] Employee returned the nem nuong back into the walk-in cooler.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    1. Rice noodles observed stored on the dishwasher's drainboard. [Corrective Action] Discontinue storing any food on the dishwasher's drainboard. 2. Observed containers of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Store all foods at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.

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

    1. Observed knives stored between the work table and the wall near the meat slicers. [Corrective Action] Discontinue storing knives in the crevice. 2. Observed employee arm rubbing against scoops when reaching for the paper towels at the handwash sink at the service area. [Corrective Action] Re-located the scoops.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    1. Grime accumulation on the side of the ice machine. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Dust accumulation on the fan guard in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 3. Grease accumulation on the containers at the dry storage area. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 4. Grime accumulation on the shelving of the work table. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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

    1. Broken and missing floor tiles observed at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Maintain floor in good condition. 2. Dust accumulation on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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