THE OLD WAGON SALOON & GRILL

73 N SAN PEDRO ST, SAN JOSE, CA, 95110
Pass
58
Latest score
80%
Pass rate
5
Inspections
4
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Jun 4, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION72 days ago

This is the first follow up inspection. A completed and signed vermin checklist for reopening was provided prior to this inspection. A pest control report was also provided. Observations: - No evidence of vermin observed. - Cold water was restored to the handwash sink and the prep sink. - Dishwashers were serviced and measured at 50 ppm each. - Hole behind the ice machine was sealed. - No adulterated foods were observed. - Per Sonny, the outdoor bar is used for seating only. They use it for private events to serve prepackaged items. Facility is okay to operate.

Inspection Timeline

Jun 4, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jun 3, 2026
FailedScore: 58/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
58
Oct 28, 2025
PassedScore: 94/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
94
Feb 20, 2025
PassedScore: 78/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
78
Oct 15, 2024
PassedScore: 87/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
87

Violations Analysis

4
Critical Violations
3 in last 3 inspections
21
Non-Critical
25
Total Violations
Across 5 inspections

Complete inspection history

5 inspections
PassLatest Jun 4, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is the first follow up inspection. A completed and signed vermin checklist for reopening was provided prior to this inspection. A pest control report was also provided. Observations: - No evidence of vermin observed. - Cold water was restored to the handwash sink and the prep sink. - Dishwashers were serviced and measured at 50 ppm each. - Hole behind the ice machine was sealed. - No adulterated foods were observed. - Per Sonny, the outdoor bar is used for seating only. They use it for private events to serve prepackaged items. Facility is okay to operate.

No reported violations
Fail Jun 3, 2026
58/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Notes: - Facility is hereby closed due to evidence of a vermin infestation. - Facility shall: - Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated. - Eradicate all live and dead rodents and insects from the facility. - Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment. - Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated. - Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows. - Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc.) - Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility. - Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas). - Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal). ** Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective. Consult with pest control company for guidelines on eliminating harborage, entryways, and food/water sources. - Subsequent follow-up inspection shall be billed at $298/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hour, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum of two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.

11 reported violations
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical

    1. The undercounter dishwasher and the upright dishwasher measured at 0 ppm while actively warewashing. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] Dishes were sanitized at the three compartment sink. 2. The soda gun nozzles had a build up of gunk and grime. [CA] Maintain the food contact surfaces of equipment clean and sanitized. [COS] The soda gun nozzles were cleaned and sanitized.

  • K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulteratedCritical

    Ice in the ice bin located in the back prep area was found contaminated with a fly and other foreign objects. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] Ice was discarded.

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

    The side door in the back prep area and the door to the outdoor patio are propped open. [CA] Keep doors closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Note: A screen door could be used to prevent vermin entrance.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    The bar handwash station had the paper towel dispenser empty. Note: A roll of paper towels was available nearby. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

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

    Gaskets on the upright freezer at the cook line are in disrepair. [CA] Maintain equipment in good repair.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Facility has added an outdoor bar to the patio area. There are cups, two ice bins, and two refrigerators. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility. Remove the mobile outdoor bar. Contact dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org for plan check requirements.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Cold water was unavailable at the prep sink and the only handwash sink in the back prep area. [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. Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Live nymphs walking on the floor under the three compartment sink. - Live nymphs inside a clear folder holding a cleaning list. - Cockroaches of all life stages on several sticky traps throughout the back prep area. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Sonny Walters & Bettina (over the phone), has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

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

    There is a hole in the wall behind the ice machine. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    The facility's drain plugs do not work to fill the basins of the three compartment sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink. Ensure stoppers function with the intended sink.

  • K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available

    The Environmental Health Permit is not posted in public view. Permit is posted in the kitchen near the office space. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

Pass Oct 28, 2025
94/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

2 reported violations
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    No paper towels in dispenser at handwash station. [CA] Ensure paper towels are stocked in dispensers at handwash stations at all times. [COS] PIC provided paper towels during time of inspection.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Chlorine in bar warewash machine measured at 10ppm; chlorine in kitchen warewash machine measured at 25ppm. [CA] Ensure chlorine measures at 50ppm. Observed inside panel of ice machine to have brown mold-like build up. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize on a regular basis.

Pass Feb 20, 2025
78/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: OWS Restaurant LLC NEW OWNER: The Old Wagon Saloon and Grill The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP14. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,723.00 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: 03/01/25 - 02/28/26 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 02/20/25 *Permit condition: 1. The outdoor bar is unapproved unless plans are submitted and approved by this department. 2. The back storage room shall be for the storage of prepackaged non-Potentially Hazardous Foods in their original containers only. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. Consumer Advisory handout provided.

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

    In the kitchen area, at the one door undercounter cooler, chili beans were measured at 47°F. Ambient air of the cooler was measured at 58°F. The cooler was observed to be halfway unplugged. Per staff they moved the cooler to clean behind it about an hour prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] The cooler was plugged in and temperature dropped. Chili beans returned to 41°F.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    The hand wash station at the bar/kitchen lacked a permanent soap dispenser. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    The soda spray nozzles had an accumulation of debris. [CA] Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be maintained clean to both sight and touch. [COS] Staff removed the nozzles and cleaned them.

  • K18: Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP PlanCritical

    Facility is using Reduced-Oxygen Packaging without an approved HACCP plan from the California Department of Public Health. Facility was vacuum sealing pork belly. Observed packaged pork belly which, per operator, has been packaged for over 48 hours. [CA] The food facility shall obtain a HACCP plan approval prior to packaging PHFs using a reduced-oxygen packaging method.

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

    Facility has a non ANSI vacuum sealer. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).

  • K19: Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

    Facility has no consumer advisory for their menu. [CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.

Pass Oct 15, 2024
87/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Note: The facility's water heater has been replaced for a like for like unit that is rated at 199,00 BTU with a capacity of 100 Gallons.

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

    REPEAT VIOLATION: In the walk in cooler there are food items stored on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

  • K42: Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    Facility disposes of ashes from wood burning barbecue into a plastic receptacle. [CA] Hot ashes should be stored in a separate fire proof receptacle and stirred periodically to release the heat. If water is used to cool ashes, a corrosion resistant container must be used. Once completely cooled, ashes may be disposed of with refuse.

  • K48: Plan review

    Facility has installed a bar area in the back patio area of the premises. The bar area has a permanently plumbed hand sink, a beer tap dispenser cooler connected to an extension cord, and ice bins/liquor wells and a soda gun that drain to plastic buckets. There is also a bar counter with seating. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Cease and desist operation of the outdoor bar area, until final plan check approval has been received from this department.

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

    In the back of house area, under the dishwasher machine, a dead cockroach body was observed. No other evidence of cockroaches were observed. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin.

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

    Facility had the back door propped open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times or provide a screen door or other method to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    In the back of house area, at the floor sink near the hand washing sink, and in the indoor bar area, at the floor sink, there are several plumbing lines that lead directly into the floor sink without an air gap. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

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