Pho John

960 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95122

Passed re-check · Apr 8, 2026 Directions
62
Poor BiteKarma score 62 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 Apr 8, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
  • Passed 3 of 4 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 10 other repeat issues.
  • #62 in San Jose's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
  • 5 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 8

    Follow-Up Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    • Minor Food separated and protected
  3. Passed Mar 31

    Routine Inspection

    13 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
    • Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Aug 5

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
  6. Failed May 29

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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