Restaurants · San Jose, CA

MYTH TAVERNA & LOUNGE

Name: MYTH TAVERNA & LOUNGE
Address: 152 POST ST, San Jose, CA, 95113, US
Telephone: +14082867678

Verified by 9 sources 7 active licenses Passed 2025-11-14

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Contact & location

Address: 152 POST ST
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: +14082867678
Website: http://www.mythsj.com/
Email: david@mythsj.com

Licenses & credentials

On-Sale General - Eating Place: active 00502020 Issued 13-OC · Expires 30-SEP-2026 · Source: California ABC
Type 68: active 00502020 Issued 13-OC · Expires 30-SEP-2026 · Source: California ABC
On-Sale General - Eating Place: active 00502020 Issued 13-OC · Expires 30-SEP-2026 · Source: California ABC
On-Sale General - Eating Place: active 00502020 Source: California ABC
On-Sale General - Eating Place: active 00502020 Source: California ABC
Type 68: active 00502020 Source: California ABC
Caterer: active 00502020 Source: California ABC

Compliance history

Public regulatory record from authoritative sources. 5 actions on file. See how we present this data.

2025-11-14 FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION Passed View public record →
2025-11-13
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION Failed
2 items noted
- Critical K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: A dead cockroach was observed inside the undercounter cooler, a dead cockroach was observed on the floor across the undercounter cooler. Numerous dead cockroaches were observed in the drawer cooler at the cookline. An ootheca and several dead cockroaches were observed on the floor near the cookline. A dying cockroach was observed at the outside bar. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, John, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
- K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
  The outdoor handwash sink faucet is still not working. [CA] Ensure to provide an operable handwash station.
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2025-11-07
ROUTINE INSPECTION Failed Score 72
5 items noted
- Critical K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
  1. Repeat Violation: All handwash stations in both bars and the kitchen lacked soap and paper towels. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. 2. One of the handwash stations in the outdoor bar is missing the faucet. [CA] All food facilities shall provide an operable handwashing station.
- K49 Permits available
  --48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $2,153.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
- K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
  Multiple floor tiles in the outdoor bar are in disrepair, cracked, or missing. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
- Critical K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Live cockroaches of all life stages were found in the inside bar in the undercounter cooler. - A dead cockroach was observed near the rear exit door of the kitchen. - A dead cockroach was observed on the stairs of the basement. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: M. Huato 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, John, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
- Critical K22 Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
  Repeat Violation: The floor sink at the outdoor bar is not draining and the waste pipe of the sink is in the liquid waste. [CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized.
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2025-02-25 FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION Passed View public record →
2025-02-21
ROUTINE INSPECTION Conditional Score 76
6 items noted
- K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
  1. Throughout the facility there is an accumulation of grime and dirt. 2. There are multiple windows broken exposing to the outside. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair. Repair the windows to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
- Critical K22 Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
  In the kitchen area, at the floor sink where the three compartment sink and dishwasher dispense to, the sink did not drain. Note: The kitchen does not operate and there is no food service provided to patrons. The facility uses non-reusable cups for drinks only. The inner bar is also not used. [CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized. [SA] Facility is to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes in the three compartment sink at the patio bar area. Correct by 2/24/25. Contact this department to schedule the follow up inspection.
- K24 Person in charge present and performing duties
  There was no person in charge available. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
- Critical K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
  At the patio bar the hand sink didn't have any soap or paper towels available. [CA] Handwashing cleanser shall be provided in dispensers. Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] The hand wash station was supplied with paper towels and a pump bottle of soap.
- K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
  Numerous amounts of refrigeration equipment are in disrepair. [CA] Ensure to maintain the equipment in the facility clean and in good repair. Items that are no longer needed shall be removed from the premises.
- K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
  One of the hand sinks in the patio bar area has the faucet removed. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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