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LA COSTA

4152 MONTEREY RD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95129 +14082243339
Pass
84
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Jan 22, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION205 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Jan 22, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 84/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
84
May 30, 2025
PassedScore: 86/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
86
Oct 28, 2024
PassedScore: 98/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
98

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
10
Non-Critical
11
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Jan 22, 2026
84/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    FOUND FOOD BEING PREPARED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] FOOD PREPARATION SHALL BE DONE AT THE FOOD PREP SINK.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    FOUND THE RICE AT 128F IN A LARGE POT NEAR THE STOVE FOR OVER 6 HRS. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. SEE VC&D.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    FOUND A BEEF TRAY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Pass May 30, 2025
86/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $2153.75. 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 re-inspection(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.

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

    FOUND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

    FOUND A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL FOR THE RICE. [CA] USE ONLY FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE. KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

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

    FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.

  • K49: Permits available

    EXPIRED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMIT. [CA] PROVIDE A CURRENT PERMIT.

  • K12: Returned and reservice of food
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    FOUND OCTOPUS BEING COOLED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE DRAIN BOARD. [CA] DO NOT USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO COOL FOOD.

Pass Oct 28, 2024
98/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

CONTINUE WORKING ON GETTING THE SOAP WALL DISPENSER RE-INSTALLED.

1 reported violation
  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    FOUND THE CO2 TANK NOT FASTENED TO A RIGID STRUCTURE. [CA] FASTEN CO2 TANK. FOUND A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP THE COOKED MEXICAN RICE. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE. KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD. COS

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