Pho 21

2569 S King Rd C9, San Jose, CA 95122

Passed re-check · Sep 15, 2026 Directions
72
Fair BiteKarma score 72 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

  • Last inspected Sep 15, 2026: passed with no violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Sep 11, 2026.
  • Passed 3 of 4 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 15

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  3. Failed Sep 11

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  4. Passed Aug 7

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
  5. 2025
  6. Passed Sep 5

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    • Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
    • Minor Food separated and protected

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