John's of Willow Glen

1238 Lincoln Av, San Jose, CA 95125

Passed re-check · Oct 23, 2025 Directions
67
Poor BiteKarma score 67 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 23, 2025: passed with 1 violation, 1 critical. That was over a year ago, so things may have changed.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 3 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Oct 23

    Follow-Up Inspection

    1 violation, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  3. Passed Oct 14

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
  4. 2024
  5. Passed Oct 23

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

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