80
Latest score
75%
Pass rate
4
Inspections
3
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
May 20, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION87 days ago

violation k41 from 5/19/26 inspection not corrected. obtained pest control service report by 'IPM Specialist" done on 5/19/26 and a signed Reopening Checklist. no rodent dropping observed. ok to reopen.

Inspection Timeline

May 20, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
May 19, 2026
FailedScore: 80/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
80
Sep 15, 2025
PassedScore: 90/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
90
Apr 1, 2025
PassedScore: 85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
85

Violations Analysis

3
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
9
Non-Critical
12
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections

Complete inspection history

4 inspections
PassLatest May 20, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

violation k41 from 5/19/26 inspection not corrected. obtained pest control service report by 'IPM Specialist" done on 5/19/26 and a signed Reopening Checklist. no rodent dropping observed. ok to reopen.

No reported violations
Fail May 19, 2026
80/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

this facility is hereby order closed due to rodent dropping contamination. obtained pest control service reports dated 5/6/26, 5/10/26 and 5/13/26. checklist for reopening after closure due to vermin infestation given to owner.

4 reported violations
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical

    dry rodent droppings in water heater room, mop room, dry storage room, on kitchen floor and on utensil storage shelves. advised owners regarding proper rodent dropping sanitizing procedures. [CA]maintain facility free of rodent droppings flying insects in food prep area [CA]maintain facility free of flying insects

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical

    upright dishwashing machine without chlorine residue. advised operator not to use the unit until serviced [CA]maintain dishwashing machines in good repair

  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    two back doors open [CA]keep doors closed to prevent pest entry

  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    3 comp sink leaking at p-trap [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair

Pass Sep 15, 2025
90/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: kirin bistro NEW OWNER: miao yan liao The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP14. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1720 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 10/1/25 - 9/30/26 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 9/15/25 *Permit condition: none *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

4 reported violations
  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    grime build up on kitchen wall and ceiling [CA]maintain facility free of grime build up

  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    sink next to steamer leaking [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair 3 compartment sink partiall clogged [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    tofu, eggs in walk in cooler at 45F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    flying insects in kitchen [CA]maintain facility free of flying insects

Pass Apr 1, 2025
85/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    dry rodent droppings around water heater. verified biweekly pest control service invoices. [CA]clean and sanitize pest affected area

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    several wiping clothes on food contact surface [CA]maintain wiping clothes in bleach solution when not in use

  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    dripping from walk in cooler fan unit being collected with two bus tubs [CA]maintain equipments in good repair

  • K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & recordsCritical

    pork being marinated with bbq sauce and flat noodle on worktable at 60F without timer or time log [CA]properly monitor time when storing perishable food above 41F or below 135F

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.