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Oct 25, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION294 days ago

Second follow up inspection to the routine inspection conducted on 10/22/2025. Food facility was closed due to an active vermin infestation and instructed to cease operation of food sales. Observations: -No evidence of a vermin infestation observed in the facility. -Kitchen has been thoroughly cleaned/sanitized. -Exclusion measures have been completed: gap under back screen door has been reduced with a rubber door sweep. Note: Checklist for reopening/pest control reports were submitted via email on 10/24/25 by Sushruth Gade. Pest control services were conducted on 10/24/25 with no activity reported. Facility is scheduled to receive pest control services on 10/27/25. Monthly treatments will occur moving forward. Facility is now OPEN.

Inspection Timeline

Oct 25, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 24, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 22, 2025
FailedScore: 40/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
40
Oct 30, 2024
PassedScore: 66/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
66

Violations Analysis

7
Critical Violations
6 in last 3 inspections
21
Non-Critical
28
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections

Complete inspection history

4 inspections
PassLatest Oct 25, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Second follow up inspection to the routine inspection conducted on 10/22/2025. Food facility was closed due to an active vermin infestation and instructed to cease operation of food sales. Observations: -No evidence of a vermin infestation observed in the facility. -Kitchen has been thoroughly cleaned/sanitized. -Exclusion measures have been completed: gap under back screen door has been reduced with a rubber door sweep. Note: Checklist for reopening/pest control reports were submitted via email on 10/24/25 by Sushruth Gade. Pest control services were conducted on 10/24/25 with no activity reported. Facility is scheduled to receive pest control services on 10/27/25. Monthly treatments will occur moving forward. Facility is now OPEN.

No reported violations
Fail Oct 24, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

On site for a follow up inspection for routine inspection conducted on 10/22/25. Facility shall continue to remain closed. Pest control report reviewed from 10/23 morning and checklist provided. Live and dead cockroach activity observed. Facility has been cleaned, however, still observed accumulation of grease on floor in cookline area and on side of tandoor oven. Observed a gap under the screen door at back area of the facility. 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. - 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). Please note that pest control treatments for cockroaches 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. 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. 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, 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 Report emailed to cafeminar24@gmail.com

1 reported violation
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - 1 adult cockroach crawling on side of tandoor oven - 1 juvenile cockroach live on sticky trap on floor in front counter area near floor sink. - 2 dead cockroaches of different life stages and 2 live adult cockroaches with ootheca on sticky trap behind prep refrigerator. Refrigerator is currently behind the facility. Per PIC, it was moved out last night for cleaning and will not be taken inside. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Elizabeth Tobin 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, [Name], 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.

Fail Oct 22, 2025
40/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Facility is hereby closed due to evidence of cockroach infestation. Cease and desist all operations. - 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. - 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). Please note that pest control treatments for cockroaches 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. 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. 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, 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

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

    Lack of paper towels at front hand wash sink and kitchen hand wash sink. [CA] Provide single use paper towels in dispenser at all times. [COS] Paper towels provided.

  • K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulteratedCritical

    Observed multiple juvenile cockroaches in two open bags of rice sitting on floor near back exit. [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] PIC VC&D rice by pouring in trash can. See VC& Report.

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

    Observed gaps between wall and coving at back wall outside of walk in cooler and back door. Stainless steel wall panels are loose. [CA] Repair holes or gaps in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Accumulation of heavy grease and food debris in cookline area, on floor near water heater, under three compartment sink, prep sink and prep area. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

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

    Measured ambient temperature of under counter refrigerator close to tandoor oven at 51F. Refrigerator gasket is loose and door is not closing 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.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Measured following PHF items stored on room temperature at prep table and cart: Cooked chicken - 90F Yogurt- 70F Salan- 71F Cooked fish- 95F Cooked curry-110F Boiled eggs - 95F Curry - 67F Per PIC all the PHFs were cooked at 11:30 AM or after. Measured curries in under counter refrigerator near tandoor oven at 49F. Ambient temperature of the unit is 51F. Per PIC, all the items were brought from wlak in cooler less than 3 hours ago. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC started time log sheet for all the PHFs to use or discard with 4 hours from when it was taken out of temperature control. Discussed TPHC with Chef. A new form will be emailed to owner. Discontinue storing PHFs in under counter refrigerator near tandoor oven until it is able to maintain PHFs at 41F or below.

  • K09: Proper cooling methods

    Observed two large pots of chicken just cooked on floor near back door. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.

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

    Multiple lights under ventilation hood are not working. [CA] Provide adequate lighting.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Lack of food handler cards for some employees. [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, sanitizedCritical

    Measured sanitizer at 0 ppm. Observed employee washing dishes without a proper set up, detergent and sanitizer mixed in same container. [CA] 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). [COS] Discussed with PIC and employee on correct warewwash set up. PIC agreed that employee will wash rewash/sanitize dishes.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: 5+ juvenile cockroaches under rice bags on floor near back door and freezer. 1 adult cockroach came out of electrical panel on stainless steel wall in front of freezer 1 juvenile cockroach on cardboard and mat on floor in front of warewash sink. 10+ adult dead cockroaches on sticky trap near water heater. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Raj and Sushruth Reddy Gade (On phone), 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. Observed flies throughout the facility. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    Soiled wiping towels stored on counter. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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

    Observed back door propped open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Observed multiple mops stacked next to water heater on floor. [CA] Mops shall be stored on a mop rack.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Multiple food bags, container, pot and other items stored on the floor throughout the facility. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Observed open rice bags on floor and open containers with bulk food items. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids. Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.

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

    Observed bowls without handles used in ready to food items in walk in cooler and bulk food items in prep area. [CA] Use scoop with a handle and sore scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

Pass Oct 30, 2024
66/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: BAGARA'S NEW OWNER: CAFE MINAR LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP11. 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: 11/01/2024 - 10/31/2025 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 10/30/2024 *Permit condition: NA *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

13 reported violations
  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

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

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    Soiled wiping towels stored on counter. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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

    Observed a gap greater than 1/4 inch at bottom of back door. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Lack of mop rack. [CA] Mop rack or other devices shall be made available to hang and store cleaning tools.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Observed multiple bulk food containers without covers or lids. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids. Lack of common names of bulk food items out of the original packaging. [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. Observed some food containers stored on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

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

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

    Observed food debris on knife holder on the wall. [CA] Multi-use utensils will be stored in a way that the working part of the utensil may not become contaminated. Observed yogurt buckets being reused. [CA] Single use food container (e.g. soy sauce container, milk carton, apple juice container, can food, wine bottle) shall not be reused to store food.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Paper towel dispenser is stuck in restroom hand washing. [CA] Single use paper towel shall be available in dispenser at all times. Ensure dispenser is working properly. Splash guard is installed on the wrong side of the hand wash sink near prep sink. [CA] Install the splash guard between hand wash sink and prep sink.

  • K09: Proper cooling methods

    Measured half cooked chicken cooling in walk in cooler at 64F in deep plastic bucket with a lid. Per PIC, it was cooked within last 3 hours. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.

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

    Observed some chipped floor tiles throughout the facility, chipped wall tiles at the bottom of the wall near hand wash sink and missing coving on the wall next to kitchen entrance towards cook line. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface. The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. Accumulation of excessive grease, food debris and dust under cooking equipment, prep tables behind refrigerators, racks and on walls. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Observed open panel above walk in cooler. [CA] Replace the panel to remove gaps. Ceiling vents in kitchen and restroom have dust and dirt. [CA] Ceiling vents shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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

    Walk in cooler door does not close all the way on its own, [CA] Repair the walk in cooler door so that it fully closes without having to manually close the door.

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

    Observed accumulation of grease on ventilation hood filter. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation. Three light bulbs under ventilation hood are not working. [CA]Ensure there is adequate lighting provided. Replace the light bulbs.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Measured the following items: half fried chicken - 80F, curries - 90F, rice - 85F. Per PIC, these items were cooked between 11-11:30 AM. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. OR 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 agreed to maintain these items on TPHC and discard any leftovers at the end of 4 hours from when it was prepared. TPHC form provided to the owner and manager.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Accumulation of food debris on doors of refrigerator units. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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