Follow up inspection conducted to verify major violations from 2/18/26 were corrected.
Operator provided pest control invoice dated 2/20/2026. All affected areas were cleaned and sanitized. No evidence of vermin observed at re-inspection.
Inspection Timeline
Feb 20, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Feb 18, 2026
Failed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jun 20, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jun 19, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jun 18, 2025
FailedScore: 44/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
44
Violations Analysis
7
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
15
Non-Critical
22
Total Violations
Across 5 inspections
Complete inspection history
5 inspections
PassLatest Feb 20, 2026
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Follow up inspection conducted to verify major violations from 2/18/26 were corrected.
Operator provided pest control invoice dated 2/20/2026. All affected areas were cleaned and sanitized. No evidence of vermin observed at re-inspection.
2 reported violations▼
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Opening larger than 1/4" found at rear delivery door.[CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Observed slow draining floor sink in meat department.[CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.
Fail Feb 18, 2026
N/A
ROUTINE INSPECTION
- On-site for a complaint investigation.
- Due to major violation observed, facility:
- Facility is to immediately cease and desist all operations.
- Facility is prohibited from all food service activities which include, but not limited to: preparation, service, handling, distribution, and sale.
- Facility shall remain closed until vermin infestation is completely abated and authorization is provided by this Division.
- Facility shall:
- Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated.
- Eradicate all live and dead rodents and insects from the facility.
- Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment.
- Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated.
- Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows.
- Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc.)
- Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility.
- Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas).
- Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal).
- Subsequent follow-up inspection after first follow-up shall be billed $298/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), and $645 for a minimum of two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.
- The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered, or copied. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code Section B11-55.
- 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.
** Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective. Consult with pest control company for guidelines on eliminating harborage, entryways, and food/water sources.
2 reported violations▼
K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulteratedCritical
Observed one can of beans in the warehouse with rodent droppings on top.
[CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately.
[COS] Manager instructed employee to discard pallet.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Observed rodent droppings in the following areas:
- 10+ on floors and on pallets in the makeshift island in front of the office for alcoholic beverages.
- 3+ along wall by the side door of the facility behind shelving and pallet of soda by the seafood department.
- Throughout the warehouse:
- on and underneath pallets in the middle, on the side by the employee break area.
- on top of can of beans. \
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor S. Lew was notified of closure.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Judy, has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
Pass Jun 20, 2025
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
At the time of the Reinspection, the following was checked:
1. A visual inspection to verify all requirements have been satisfactorily met as specified on the OIR, pest control report and Reopening checklist.
2. A verbal conversation with the operator to verify actions that have been taken since closure and ongoing treatment plans.
3. All items on checklist have been verified completed via visual inspection and operator interview, then the facility may reopen.
4. No presence of vermin noted, the facility shall be open.
5. Follow up inspection on 6/19/25 shall be billed at $645/per hour, minimum two hours.
1 reported violation▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Fail Jun 19, 2025
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
- On-site for operator scheduled follow-up inspection after facility was closed due to the evidence of a vermin infestation.
- Checklist for reopening after closure was completed, signed, and emailed to district inspector, along with pest control reports.
- Operator emailed confirmation to district inspector of the chargeable inspection, and that checklist is completed, and facility is ready for reopening inspection.
- Facility has obtained pest control service, cleaned and sanitized affected areas, however evidence of vermin was still observed in the facility.
- Facility is to remain closed until vermin is completely abated.
- Current follow-up inspection shall be billed at $645/per hour, minimum two hours.
- The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered, or copied. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code Section B11-55.
- 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.
** Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective. Consult with pest control company for guidelines on eliminating harborage, entryways, and food/water sources.
3 reported violations▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
Rodent droppings observed in the following area:
- One dropping observed on floor behind the pallet at the front of the market where bags of rice are maintained.
- 2+ on the floor below the metal storage racks across from the produce preparation area.
- On middle shelf of the storage rack where boxed cereal is maintained.
- On floor below the hand wash sink at the employee break room area.
- On top of boxes on the metal storage rack closes to the left side loading bay.
- 10+ on the middle shelves of the produce islands where sweet potatoes and yams are displayed.
- One dropping on floor where the BBQ coal is maintained.
One dead rodent observed on snap trap below the metal storage rack at the employee break room across from the employee lockers.
Checklist to reopen after vermin closure was completed, signed off, and provided to this Division, however facility has failed to meet the requirements specified.
Pest report provided by manager for treatment on 6/19/2025 stated:
- No rodents found.
- Few droppings were found and areas were immediately cleaned.
- Photographs were taken for documentation purposes.
- Supervisor/manager was notified of scheduled follow-up and closure.
- The person in charge during inspection, Judy, has been informed that the facility is to remain closed.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
- Additional copy of the checklist was provided to operator.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Waste drain pipe of the three-compartment sink at the meat department drains directly on to the floor.
Observed minor leaks at the waste drain pipe below all hand wash stations at the meat and seafood department.
[CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.
K21: Hot and cold water available
Hot water at three-compartment sinks at the seafood and meat department measured at 100F.
[CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
Fail Jun 18, 2025
44/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
- Facility is hereby closed due to evidence of a vermin infestation.
- Facility is to immediately cease and desist all operations.
- Facility is prohibited from all food service activities which include, but not limited to: preparation, service, handling, distribution, and sale.
- Facility shall remain closed until vermin infestation is completely abated and authorization is provided by this Division.
- Facility shall:
- Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated.
- Eradicate all live and dead rodents and insects from the facility.
- Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment.
- Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated.
- Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows.
- Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc.)
- Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility.
- Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas).
- Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal).
- Facility is to remain closed until vermin infestation is completely abated.\
- Subsequent follow-up inspection shall be billed at $298/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hour, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645/hour, minimum two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.
- The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered, or copied red placard. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code Section B11-55.
- 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.
** Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective. Consult with pest control company for guidelines on eliminating harborage, entryways, and food/water sources.
14 reported violations▼
K04: Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Employees' opened beverages observed stored inside hand wash basin at the meat department.
[CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area. Provide designated area for employees to store personal food and beverages.
Observed cutting boards at the seafood department heavily scored with heavy accumulation of grime and black/pink growth like matter at the top and bottom.
[CA] Food contact surfaces shall be clean and maintained.
** Note: Discussed with numerous employee regarding proper washing and sanitizing of food contact surfaces. Employees were unaware of the use of sanitizer to sanitize food contact surfaces.
- In use preparation surfaces shall be cleaned at least every 4 hours or as required.
- Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM).
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Five year food manager certificate (FSC) unavailable for review.
[CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
Heavy accumulation of grime and debris observed on floors throughout the facility:
- On floors throughout the meat and seafood department.
- Inside numerous walk-in refrigerators and walk-in freezers.
- On floors throughout the warehouse, especially underneath pallets.
[CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Cutting boards at the seafood department observed heavily scored and stained with black/pink/green growth-like matter.
[CA] Surfaces of equipment such as cutting blocks and boards that are scratched and scored so that they can no longer be effectively be cleaned and sanitized shall be resurfaced or replaced.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Large gap observed below side door closes to the seafood department where pallets of beverages are stored.
[CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
Live molluscan shellfish holding tank with live clams measured at 63F.
[CA] Live molluscan shellfish in holding tank shall be maintained at 45F or below.
[COS] Live clams were removed and relocated into the walk-in refrigerator to immediately cool.
K21: Hot and cold water available
Hot water measured at 107F at all sinks at the meat, seafood, and produce department.
[CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Observed employees utilizing three-compartment sink to conduct food preparation. Observed employees utilizing three-compartment sinks to wash hands.
[CA] Utilize sinks for their designated purpose. Food preparation shall be conducted only at food preparation sinks. All hand washing shall be conducted at the hand wash sinks.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
- 10+ on sales floor in front of the door of the seafood department where pallets of beverages are stored.
- On shelves on the sales floor where repackaged dried beans are displayed.
- On floors and on pallets throughout the entire warehouse.
- On top of cases of chicken bouillon on the middle shelf inside the warehouse.
Per manager, facility is serviced twice per week. Pest control reports provided for most recent service on 6/13/2025 stated that no rodents were observed, however numerous traps were set. Pest control report from the previous services stated that rodents were caught and new traps set.
- Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
- Supervisor was notified of the closure of facility.
- The person in charge during inspection, Judy has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
All hand wash stations at the meat and seafood department observed with violations:
Hand wash station at the seafood department: hand soap dispenser observed inoperable. Wash basin was also obstructed with cleaning supplies.
Hand wash station directly behind the seafood display refrigerator: lacked paper towels. heavy accumulation of grime and partially obstructed with tools maintained inside the basin.
Hand wash station behind the meat department refrigerated display for pork: obstructed with personal beverages maintained inside the wash basin, lacked hand soap.
Hand wash station closes to the cremaria: obstructed with numerous knives inside the basin, and was inoperable at the time.
[CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Hand soap and paper towels shall be readily available at all times.
[CA] Provide sufficient number and conveniently locate handwash sinks near food prep area or warewashing area.
[CA] A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Observed waste water backed up and not draining at the floor sink and floor trough on the warehouse side of the meat department walk-in refrigerator.
Numerous floor sinks observed with standing waste water, possibly from debris build up.
Observed waste drain pipe of the three-compartment behind the seafood display refrigerator disconnected. Waste water drains directly onto the floor.
[CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.
K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Test strips available for use.
[CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Raw shrimp thawing in standing water.
[CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.