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HARU JAPANESE RESTAURANT

325 MAIN ST, LOS ALTOS, CA, 94022 +16283080024
Pass
86
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
May 26, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION81 days ago

This facility's first routine inspection was conducted at this time. First day of operation started on 5/22/2026. *Notes: 1. Ensure all food handlers acquire their required food handler cards. Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. 2. Facility is still currently undergoing plan check for sushi bar and dry ager installation. Facility was observed in compliance with the permit condition and no food preparation is being conducted at the sushi bar. 3. Facility currently uses temperature control for sushi rice.

Inspection Timeline

May 26, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 86/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
86
Apr 27, 2026
Unknown
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Oct 17, 2024
PassedScore: 91/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
91

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
7
Non-Critical
8
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest May 26, 2026
86/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

This facility's first routine inspection was conducted at this time. First day of operation started on 5/22/2026. *Notes: 1. Ensure all food handlers acquire their required food handler cards. Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. 2. Facility is still currently undergoing plan check for sushi bar and dry ager installation. Facility was observed in compliance with the permit condition and no food preparation is being conducted at the sushi bar. 3. Facility currently uses temperature control for sushi rice.

4 reported violations
  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Observed one bulk container of flour unlabeled in the upstairs preparation area. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the two door upright cooler adjacent to the two compartment preparation sink. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

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

    Observed a plastic bowl used as a scoop to dispense bulk flour. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.

  • K18: Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP PlanCritical

    Observed thawed fish vacuum sealed to marinate in the downstairs walk in cooler. The PIC stated the fish was sealed less than 1 hour prior. [CA] Except for fish that is frozen before, during, and after packaging, a food facility shall not package fish using a reduced-oxygen packaging method. [COS] The sealed packages of fish were immediately opened. *Note: It was discussed that this facility also reduced oxygen packaging for sous vide and vacuum sealing is not used for storage or preservation. Provide written procedure for products cooked by sous-vide.

Unknown Apr 27, 2026
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: HARU JAPANESE RESTAURANT NEW OWNER: DCJ LOS ALTOS INC. 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 $2,478.00 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: 05/01/2026 - 04/30/2027 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 04/16/2026 *Permit condition: PERMIT SHALL BE APPROVED ON THE CONTINGENCY THAT THE BAR IS NOT USED UNTIL PLANS ARE APPROVED AND PLAN CHECK INSPECTION IS FINALED. * All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. *Note: The preparation sink has been restored to the original location and indirectly plumbed.

No reported violations
Pass Oct 17, 2024
91/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Food Safety Certificate Olga Kopenkova observed used at both Bevri locations. Vacuum sealed meat observed in the 4 drawer prep cooler. Per PIC, vacuum sealed meat comes from the other Bevri facility and is used within 48 hours. Ensure the food is 1. labeled with production date and time 2. maintained at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit 3. removed from its package in the food facility within 48 hours after packaging.

4 reported violations
  • K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented

    Vacuum packed meat observed not labeled with production time and date. [Corrective Action] Ensure vacuum packed meat is labeled with the production time and date.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Food Safety Certification observed to be used in multiple locations. [Corrective Action] Each facility shall have a Food Safety Certified person.

  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Observed knives stored in the crevice between two refrigeration units. [Corrective Action] Discontinue to store knives in the crevice. Store knives on a clean dry area or in a clean dry container.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Observed mildew like substanceon the wood portion of the wall at the pre-rinse sink. [Corrective Action] Ensure wall is in good condition. Ensure no mildew like substance is on the wall/wood.

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