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FOUNTAINHEAD BAR

387 S 1ST ST STE 110, SAN JOSE, CA, 95113
Pass
79
Latest score
50%
Pass rate
4
Inspections
4
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Nov 25, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION263 days ago

Follow-up inspection to the routine inspection conducted on 11/5/25. Facility was given a conditional pass due to lack of paper towels/ hand soap at hand wash sink and water overflow at floor sink below mechanical warewash machine. Observations: -Paper towels and hand soap available at hand wash sink. -Water overflow at floor sink below warewash machine is still an issue.

Inspection Timeline

Nov 25, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Nov 5, 2025
ConditionalScore: 79/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
79
Oct 24, 2024
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 23, 2024
Failed
ROUTINE INSPECTION

Violations Analysis

4
Critical Violations
3 in last 3 inspections
2
Non-Critical
6
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections

Complete inspection history

4 inspections
PassLatest Nov 25, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow-up inspection to the routine inspection conducted on 11/5/25. Facility was given a conditional pass due to lack of paper towels/ hand soap at hand wash sink and water overflow at floor sink below mechanical warewash machine. Observations: -Paper towels and hand soap available at hand wash sink. -Water overflow at floor sink below warewash machine is still an issue.

1 reported violation
  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical

    Floor sink below warewash machine appears to be clogged. Water overflow observed when warewash machine is turned off and excess water is drained into floor sink. [CA] Repair floor sink and maintain in good condition. Comply by date: 12/2/25

Conditional Pass Nov 5, 2025
79/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

A follow up inspection will be conducted within 3 business days. The 1st follow-up inspection is free of charge. Any and all subsequent follow-up inspections will be billed at the approved hourly rate of $298/hr, minimum of one hour.

4 reported violations
  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Facility is lacking chlorine sanitizer test strips. [CA] Test strips shall be provided to adequately measure the chlorine sanitizer concentration used during mechanical warewashing.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    No hand soap or paper towels available at hand wash sink. [CA] Ensure hand soap and paper towels are available at all times. [COS] Operator provided hand soap and paper towels.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Food safety manager certificate not available for review. Employee food handler certificates not available for review. [CA] At least one person in the facility shall maintain a food safety manager certificate. Food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler certificate. Ensure food safety manager certificates and food handler certificates are readily available for review at all times.

  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical

    Floor sink below mechanical warewash machine appears to be clogged. Water overflow observed during inspection. Operator stated that work order will be placed. [CA] Repair floor sink and maintain in good condition.

Pass Oct 24, 2024
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Reinspection for cockroach issues. No cockroaches were observed during todays inspection The facility may reopen. Continue to take effective measures to eliminate the cockroaches from inside the facility.

No reported violations
Fail Oct 23, 2024
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Facility must close due to cockroaches observed in bar area. Please take effective measures to clean, sanitize, and get rid of the roaches inside the facility. Call for a reinspection before opening.

1 reported violation
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical

    Fountainhead Bar must close due to cockroaches observed in bar area. Observed dead roach on the counter next to the clean glasses. Also two live roaches on the floor behind the bar. {CA] Take effective measures to clean, sanitize, and get rid of the roaches inside the facility. Call for a reinspection before opening.

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