Original Joe's

301 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Passed · Aug 14, 2026 Directions
85
Good BiteKarma score 85 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 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 14, 2026: passed with 2 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 14

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP plan
  3. Passed Feb 28

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Jun 19

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  6. Passed Jun 18

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Plan review
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

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