Restaurants · San Jose, CA

POOR HOUSE BISTRO

Verified by 5 sources 3 active licenses Passed 2025-09-26

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Contact & location

Address: 317 W ST. JOHN ST
San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: +14082925837
Website: http://poorhousebistro.com/

Licenses & credentials

On-Sale General - Eating Place: active 00645065 Issued 19-MAY-2023 · Expires 31-DEC-2026 · Source: California ABC
Caterer: active 00645065 Issued 19-MAY-2023 · Expires 31-DEC-2026 · Source: California ABC
Type 68: active 00645065 Issued 19-MAY-2023 · Expires 31-DEC-2026 · Source: California ABC

Compliance history

Public regulatory record from authoritative sources. 2 actions on file. See how we present this data.

2025-09-26
ROUTINE INSPECTION Passed Score 90
4 items noted
- K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
  Working hand held mixer stored in basin of hand wash sink. [CA] Multi-use utensils will be stored in a way that the working part of the utensil may not become contaminated.
- K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
  Ambient temperature of preparation refrigerator #1 measured at 47F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Do not use this preparation refrigerator until it is repaired/replaced.
- K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
  Buildup found on inside lip of ice machine.[CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean and in good condition.
- K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  Various PHF in preparation refrigerator measured >41F,<135F.[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Move PHF to adjacent preparation refrigerator #2.
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2025-01-22
ROUTINE INSPECTION Passed Score 95
2 items noted
- K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
  Bag of onions stored directly on the floor of preparation area. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
- K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
  Mold like buildup found on inside lip of ice machine.[CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean and sanitized as required.
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Sources

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