Name: MUDAI ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT
Address: 503 W SAN CARLOS ST, SAN JOSE, CA, 95126, US
Telephone: +14082922282

PassLatest Nov 21, 2025

96/100

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2 reported violations

K39: Thermometers provided, accurate
Facility is lacking a metal probe thermometer to measure internal food temperatures. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Minor leak observed at kitchen preparation sink faucet. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

Pass Oct 7, 2024

91/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: _____MUDAI ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT______ NEW OWNER: _____GIRMAY HADGU ZIGTA_____________ The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP__11__. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $_1,580.00___ 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: _11_/_1_/_24_ - _10_/_31_/_25_ 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 _10_/_7_/_24_ *Permit condition: ___Facility has a back kitchen area that was never final by this department. Final approval must be submitted within 3-months, failure to comply my result in enforcement action._______________ *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

K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Unable to provide food handler cards for employees on site. [CA] 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.
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Silicon around the cook line is starting to peel off. [CA] Remove old silicon and install fresh silicon.
K48: Plan review
Facility has a back kitchen area that is not approved by this department. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Submit plans into and finish the project within 3-months.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Facility does not have a mop sink on site. [CA] At least one curbed cleaning facility or janitorial sink equipped with hot and cold water and drain shall be provided. If mop sink was not part of the original plans submitted under (SR0859557). New plans will have to be submitted into the department.

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