45
Latest score
33%
Pass rate
9
Inspections
12
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Mar 27, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION141 days ago

This is a follow up inspection to verify that all major violations mentioned on 3/25/26 inspection report have been addressed and found within compliance. Three of the four violations have been addressed and found within compliance: - K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures. Walk in has been repaired properly. See measured observations. - K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals. No evidence of vermin activity at the time of inspection. Looked around the entire facility. - K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposed. 3-Compartment sink is still leaking at the time of inspection. Per PIC, a plumber has been called out for Monday and will make repairs. - K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity. - Walk ins have been repaired properly. - Cardboard has been removed from the facility. - Airfyer may have to go through plan check. Contact district inspector with regards to plan submital. An additional follow up inspection maybe conducted in order to verify compliance. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed $298-hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM or $645/hour, minimum one hour, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.

Inspection Timeline

Mar 27, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Mar 25, 2026
FailedScore: 45/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
45
Jun 27, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jun 26, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jun 24, 2025
FailedScore: 47/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
47
+4 more inspections

Violations Analysis

12
Critical Violations
4 in last 3 inspections
41
Non-Critical
53
Total Violations
Across 9 inspections

Complete inspection history

9 inspections
PassLatest Mar 27, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is a follow up inspection to verify that all major violations mentioned on 3/25/26 inspection report have been addressed and found within compliance. Three of the four violations have been addressed and found within compliance: - K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures. Walk in has been repaired properly. See measured observations. - K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals. No evidence of vermin activity at the time of inspection. Looked around the entire facility. - K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposed. 3-Compartment sink is still leaking at the time of inspection. Per PIC, a plumber has been called out for Monday and will make repairs. - K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity. - Walk ins have been repaired properly. - Cardboard has been removed from the facility. - Airfyer may have to go through plan check. Contact district inspector with regards to plan submital. An additional follow up inspection maybe conducted in order to verify compliance. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed $298-hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM or $645/hour, minimum one hour, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.

2 reported violations
  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Multiple to go containers noted in a second restroom within the the facility. [CA] Remove all to go products from the restroom. Only chemicals shall be stored in restroom.

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

    Multiple pieces of equipment in the back of the facility that is no longer in use. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

Fail Mar 25, 2026
45/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Facility is hereby closed due to evidence of rodent droppings. The facility shall continue to remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Continue to cease and desist all operations. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Submit the provided re-opening checklist. 2. Obtain a copy of the latest pest control report from a licensed provider. Upon review, district specialist will schedule the follow-up inspection. - Clean and sanitize the affected areas 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;. - Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility. - Properly store items at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas) NOTE: A period of 24 hours from this inspection shall pass before requesting a follow-up inspection. Pest control treatments may require a sufficient amount of contact time to be effective. A follow-up inspection to verify compliance of major violations will be conducted upon facility request. The first follow-up inspection is free of charge. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed at $298/hour (one hour minimum) during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), and $645 (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.

14 reported violations
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Lack of paper towels at hand wash sink inside the kitchen. [CA] Provide single use paper towels in dispenser at all times. [COS] Paper towel roll provided.

  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical

    Observed water from waste pipe under three compartment sink leaking into the grease tank. [CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized.

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

    Facility has again removed the faucet at three compartment sink and now there is only a sprayer. Install the faucet at three compartment sink.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Observed accumulation of dust and dirt on walk in cooler fan guards for both cooler. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Measured PHFs such as cooked vegetable and milk above 55F in walk in cooler at front. Ambient temperature of the unit is at 60F. Measured cooked briyani rice at 80F stored at room temperature. Boiled eggs at 64F stored at room temperature. Per PIC, it was taken out at 10 AM. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC VC&D walk in cooler PHF items. See VC&D report. TPHC marked for briyani and eggs to be used or discarded at the end of 4 hours.

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

    Ambient temperature of the small walk in cooler at front is 60F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Do not store PHFs until is able to maintain PHF at 41F or below. Observed soiled cardboard in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. Observed household air fryer in the facility. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).

  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood, walls and ceiling around. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair. Ensure the ventilation hood is in good working condition.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Observed food containers stored on floor throughout the facility. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas: - 5+ droppings on prep table with rice cooker - 1 dropping on top of small airfryer - 5+ droppings on white chest freezer - 5+ droppings on shelf above small freezer near vegetable cutting area - 20+ droppings on floor in small storage room at the back kitchen of the facility - few droppings in back hallway that is shared with Techa next door facility. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Suzanne Lew 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Sandip, 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.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Lack of food manager certificate and food handler cards. [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. [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.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Chlorine measured at 0 ppm in dish machine. No active dish washing at the time of the inspection. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.

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

    Observed accumulation of food and grease on floor in cookline area and debris throughout the facility. [CA] Clean the floors and maintain in good condition. Observed cracked tiles, floors in disrepair in warewash area. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Observed expanded foam in multiple areas of the facility to fill gaps and holes. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. [CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water measured at 103F at three compartment sink. Lack of warm water at kitchen hand wash sink. [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. Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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

    Observed back door to the facility propped open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Pass Jun 27, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

The follow up inspection was conducted after 1st follow up inspection on 6/26/2025 and routine inspection on 6/25/2025. - No evidence of cockroach activity or rodent activity in the facility. - Facility has corrected all the structural violation. - Small walk in cooler ambient temperature measures at 41F. Facility is ok to reopen. This is a charged inspection. Send pest control reports to sukhreet.kaur@deh.sccgov.org weekly.

No reported violations
Fail Jun 26, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

On site for follow up inspection for routine inspection conducted on 6/24/25. Live and dead cockroach activity and rodent droppings are still observed. Ceiling openings are covered. Waste pipe under three compartment sink is fixed. Walk in cooler door handle/lock is replaced. Facility shall cease and deist all food operations. Facility is still closed due to rodent and cockroach infestation. Food facility shall remain closed and complete the following 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 Ensure the facility is cleaned and sanitized and there is no evidence of rodent droppings or cockroaches in the facility. Structural violations shall be fixed prior to reinspection. Contact district specialist Sukhreet Kaur at (408) 918-3460 or sukhreet.kaur@deh.sccgov.org to schedule re inspection once the above requirements are completed. 2nd follow up will be a charged inspection. - 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/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. 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

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: 1 live adult cockroach crawling on the wall next to three compartment sink. 6-7 rodent droppings on top of dish machine 2 rodent droppings on the prep table with containers in the corner of warewash room. 8 plus dead cockroaches on sticky trap on ceiling between walk in cooler and walk in freezer. 1 dropping on hand wash sink in front packing area 1 dropping in sink and 1 dropping on the floor in large restroom with storage that is not used currently 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Srini, 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.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Measured PHFs such as boiled eggs, cooked sauces and chickpeas between 45-49F. Per PIC, the one of the employees turned the temperature too high because they thought it was too cold. Per PIC, the temperature was ok this morning, it just happened recently. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Within 30 minutes of lowering the temperature the ambient temperature measured at 41F. Ensure the PHFs in walk in cooler are maintained at 41F or below at all times.

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

    Observed FRP panels loose and coming apart in walk in cooler and warewash area. Observed plastic white cover over the coving on back wall in corner of warewash room where cockroach was observed. [CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface. Repair the coving. Accumulation of grease and other debris on floors and walls throughout the warewash area. Floors and walls in cookline area cleaned but there is still some grease accumulation. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize the floors and walls. Observed a hole in wall above walk in freezer. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

Fail Jun 24, 2025
47/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Facility shall cease and deist all food operations. Facility is closed due to rodent and cockroach infestation. Food facility shall remain closed and complete the following 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 Ensure the facility is cleaned and sanitized and there is no evidence of rodent droppings or cockroaches in the facility. All the affected equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized. Any adulterated or contaminated food shall be discarded. Any open holes or gaps shall be sealed. Move food containers six inches above the floor and away from walls to provide access for cleaning and for vermin/pest control inspection. Contact district specialist Sukhreet Kaur at (408) 918-3460 or sukhreet.kaur@deh.sccgov.org to schedule re inspection once the above requirements are completed. - 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/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. 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

16 reported violations
  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water measured at 114F. [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.

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

    Ambient temperature of small walk in cooler is 49F. The walk in cooler door is broken, it does not close fully. Small prep unit in front of cookline is not working. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Repair the walk in cooler. Observed carboard used as shelf and floor lining and foil used as shelf lining. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes and foil to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

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

    CLOSURE VIOLATION 1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: COCKROACHES Observed cockroach activity in the following areas: 1 live cockroach on sticky trap on the wall above outlet near tandoor oven and naan/dough prep table. 1 live cockroach on wire conduit above outlet on wall next to tandoor oven and naan/dough prep table. 1 live cockroach on side of trash can next to kitchen hand wash sink. RODENT DROPPINGS Observed rodent droppings in the following areas: - On cooking equipment and floor on racks in hllway storage next to bulk food storage room. - On stainless steel shelf in back prep area (under the ceiling whole area) - In back hallway that is shared with Vishnuji - Numerous droppings in outside equipment and onion storage area - On top of bucket and unused equipment directly in front of back door. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Srini, 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.

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

    Accumulation of food debris, excessive grease on floors and walls in cookline area, warewash area. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Broken ceiling panels in back prep and storage area. Observed a small hole on ceiling above unused restroom that is used for utensils and equipment. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Observed loose FRP panels in front of small walk in cooler and walk in freezer. And in front of three compartment sink. [CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface.

  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical

    CLOSURE VIOLATION *Repeat violation Observed broken waste pipe under three compartment sink, when water is turned on, it is draining on the floor and into the grease trap. The water is not draining into the approved floor sink next to the sink. [CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized.

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

    Waste pipe under three compartment sink is broken. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Observed onions stored outside the facility. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.

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

    Observed utensils and equipment stored in a restroom. Per PIC, the restrooms are not used. [CA] Equipment shall be stored within an approved facility to prevent contamination.

  • K48: Plan review

    Observed an approved small oven used to reheat chicken in front packing area. [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. Discontinue using the oven until it is approved.

  • K42: Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    Observed excessive food and grease debris and unused equipment and utensils in trash area. [CA] Refuse enclosure not kept clean of debris to prevent buildup of soil and attractants for vermin.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Lack of thermometer in refrigerator units. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Lack of food manager certificate and food handler cards for employees. [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. 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.

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

    Observed unused equipment and utensils within the facility prep and storage area, two restrooms that are being used as storage rooms and back hallway of the facility and back side of the facility where onions are stored. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. [CA] Storage room shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Measured boiled eggs at 64F, 2 containers of curries measured at 49F. Per PIC, eggs were boiled within last two hours and curries were taken out and kept outside to reheat some portions before moving back to cooler. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC moved the PHFs to large walk in cooler for cooling.

  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood filters. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation.

Pass Jan 3, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

On site for follow up inspection Major violation K22 has been corrected. New waste pipe has been installed. Waste water is disposing into floor sink. Food facility is reopened. Green placard posted. Routine inspection was conducted on 12/24/24. First follow up inspection was conducted on 12/26/24. Second charged follow up inspection was conducted on 1/3/25 which resulted in closure. This is a charged follow up inspection to reopen the facility.

No reported violations
Fail Jan 3, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

On site for 2nd follow up inspection. This is a charged inspection. TPHC log is up to date. Hand wash sinks are full stocked. PHFs are at 41F in walk in cooler (small). Rodents droppings have been cleaned in the back hall storage area. All the unused dishes have been wrapped. Facility is hereby closed for major violation K22. Facility cannot reopen and must remain closed until the corrective actions directed in K22 have been completed and a re-inspection has been conducted by this department. Facility is to cease and desist all food sales and operations, including food preparation. Do not remove, cover up or relocated red placard. Failure to comply will result in further enforcement actions. Contact inspector at (408) 918-3460 to schedule reinspection. Follow up to reopen will be a charged inspection at $298/hr during normal business hours. After hour or weekend inspections will be charged at $645 for minimum inspection time of two hours.

1 reported violation
  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical

    Waste pipe under three compartment sink is broken and water is directly flowing on the floor and leaking into grease trap through the top cover/lid. The pipe did not appear to be missing during routine inspection and first follow up inspection. [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.[CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized.

Conditional Pass Dec 26, 2024
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

On site for follow up inspection for the routine inspection conducted on 12/24/24. Major violations K07, K08 and K09 are not corrected. Other minor violations have not been corrected. Per PIC, he thought follow up inspection is next Thursday. Lack of paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. TPHC is not marked for briyani, yogurt and sauces. Second charged follow up inspection will be conducted on 1/2/24 to follow up on all major and minor violations (with comply by date). Second follow up inspection will be charged $298 for a minimum 1 hour charge, billed to facility. Do not remove, discard, cover-up or tamper with yellow placard. Failure to comply will result in enforcement actions. Contact district specialist at 4089183460 to schedule follow-up inspection.

3 reported violations
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Lack of paper towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen. [CA] Provide single use paper towels at all times. [SA] PIC provided napkins.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Measured chicken and shrimp at 42F-45F in small walk in cooler. PIC moved most of the PHFs in large walk in cooler. PIC mentioned chicken and shrimp were taken in and out of the cooler. [CA] PHFs shall be maintained at 41F or below.

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

    TPHC log sheet is not completed for 12/25 and 12/26.[CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] PIC entered time on log sheet.

Conditional Pass Dec 24, 2024
51/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

CO0155964 Follow-up inspection will be conducted on 12/26/24 to follow up on major violations. Ensure major violations are corrected and kept in compliance. Failure to comply will result in second re-inspection charged at $298/hr for a minimum 1 hour charge, billed to facility. Do not remove, discard, cover-up or tamper with yellow placard. Failure to comply will result in enforcement actions. Contact district specialist at 4089183460 to schedule follow-up inspection.

14 reported violations
  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    *Repeat violation Lack of food handler cards and food manager certificate in the facility. [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. [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.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    *Repeat violation Hot water measured at 108F at three compartment sink. [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.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Observed food boxes stored directly on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Lack of hand soap at hand wash sink in the kitchen. Lack of paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen and in front briyani area. [CA] Provide soap and single use paper towels in dispensers at all times. [COS] PIC provided soap bottle and napkins above dispenser.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Lack of probe thermometer in the facility. [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.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    *Repeat violation Measured paneer and cauliflowers half fried at 50-70F stored on counter. Per PIC, these items were fried 40 min before and added in cold water. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC started time entry on TPHC log for both items. Measured ambient temperature of small walk in cooler at 46F, PHFs such as chicken and paneer at 43-45F. Per PIC, the walk in cooler was left open for some time for prep. Observed door gasket not properly fitted. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC properly closed the door to cool down the PHFs. PIC moved to large containers of PHFs to large walk in cooler.

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

    Observed a gap when small walk in cooler door is closed, gasket appears to be loose and not fitted properly. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Observed cardboards used as shelf liners in walk in coolers. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

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

    Observed bowls used in ready to eat food items such as salan (sauce for briyani). [CA] Use scoops with a handle and store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. Observed unused equipment and utensils stored in back alley storage area. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.

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

    Observed old rodent droppings in back alley storage area under shelves. Per PIC, the stored items on the shelves are not used by the facility. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Lack of chlorine test strips. [CA]Provide chlorine test strips.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Accumulation of dust and dirt on walk in cooler fan guards, observed multiple open food containers in the walk in coolers. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

    *Repeat violation Observed grease accumulation on walls, floors and ceiling throughout the facility. Accumulation of black residue on walls in warewash area. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Open gaps observed in dry storage room. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Observed broken tiles throughout the facility and unapproved flooring in warewash area. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    Accumulation of excessive grease on ventilation hood filters. Observed grease accumulated on kitchen ceiling. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation. Ensure the ventilation hood filters are working properly.

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

    Lack of TPHC for briyani (chicken, vegetable), plain rice, yogurt with spices and salan (sauce) stored at room temperature. Observed time logs, no time markings available for past 7 days. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] PIC marked the time on log sheet for today.

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