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POOR HOUSE BISTRO

317 W ST. JOHN ST, SAN JOSE, CA, 95110 +14082925837
Pass
96
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
0
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Jun 3, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION73 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Jun 3, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 96/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
96
Sep 26, 2025
PassedScore: 90/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
90
Jan 22, 2025
PassedScore: 95/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
95

Violations Analysis

0
Critical Violations
8
Non-Critical
8
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Jun 3, 2026
96/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

2 reported violations
  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Food/debris found on floor behind refrigerators in storage room. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Thermometers are not available in working refrigerators. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

Pass Sep 26, 2025
90/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Working hand held mixer stored in basin of hand wash sink. [CA] Multi-use utensils will be stored in a way that the working part of the utensil may not become contaminated.

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

    Ambient temperature of preparation refrigerator #1 measured at 47F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Do not use this preparation refrigerator until it is repaired/replaced.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Buildup found on inside lip of ice machine.[CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean and in good condition.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Various PHF in preparation refrigerator measured >41F,<135F.[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Move PHF to adjacent preparation refrigerator #2.

Pass Jan 22, 2025
95/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

2 reported violations
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Mold like buildup found on inside lip of ice machine.[CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean and sanitized as required.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Bag of onions stored directly on the floor of preparation area. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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