76
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Aug 13, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION367 days ago

This is the 4th follow up inspection where the facility was closed for a vermin infestation. Charged follow up inspection requested by PIC. A completed checklist for reopening and pest control report was provided prior to this inspection. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first shall be billed at $298/hour, one hour minimum, during normal business hours (7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), or $645 for a minimum of 2 hours, during non-business hours and in accordance with the inspector's availability. _______________ Observation: K22: The Three Compartment Sink, Floor Sink, Prep Sink, Hand Sink, the other Three Compartment Sink, and Hand Sink were all backing up and overflowing when testing for hot water. K23: No evidence of vermin observed. No droppings, gnaw marks, or live/deceased bodies of rodents. No live or dead bodies of cockroaches. K44: The back storage area has been organized and cleaned. The sales floor has been cleaned and organized. Facility is okay to reopen. Action Items: - Correct plumbing violations within 24 hours. - Provide a valid Food Safety Certificate for this facility. * reminder that no certified person may be the certified person at more than one location.

Inspection Timeline

Aug 13, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Aug 12, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Aug 11, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Aug 8, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Aug 7, 2025
FailedScore: 76/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
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Violations Analysis

5
Critical Violations
3 in last 3 inspections
12
Non-Critical
17
Total Violations
Across 6 inspections

Complete inspection history

6 inspections
PassLatest Aug 13, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is the 4th follow up inspection where the facility was closed for a vermin infestation. Charged follow up inspection requested by PIC. A completed checklist for reopening and pest control report was provided prior to this inspection. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first shall be billed at $298/hour, one hour minimum, during normal business hours (7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), or $645 for a minimum of 2 hours, during non-business hours and in accordance with the inspector's availability. _______________ Observation: K22: The Three Compartment Sink, Floor Sink, Prep Sink, Hand Sink, the other Three Compartment Sink, and Hand Sink were all backing up and overflowing when testing for hot water. K23: No evidence of vermin observed. No droppings, gnaw marks, or live/deceased bodies of rodents. No live or dead bodies of cockroaches. K44: The back storage area has been organized and cleaned. The sales floor has been cleaned and organized. Facility is okay to reopen. Action Items: - Correct plumbing violations within 24 hours. - Provide a valid Food Safety Certificate for this facility. * reminder that no certified person may be the certified person at more than one location.

1 reported violation
  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical

    The Three Compartment Sink, Floor Sink, Prep Sink, Hand Sink, the other Three Compartment Sink, and Hand Sink were all backing up and overflowing when testing for hot water in the meat department/restaurant area. [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. [SA] Facility was able to fix one set of three compartment sink, hand wash sink, and floor sink. The other three compartment sink, hand wash sink, prep sink, and floor sink are still backing up. Facility may use the prep sink in the back storage area for any food prep sink activities until the prep sink in the meat department is operable again. Follow up to occur within 24 hours to fix issue.

Fail Aug 12, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is the 3rd follow up inspection where the facility was closed for a vermin infestation. Charged follow up inspection requested by PIC. A completed checklist for reopening and pest control report was provided prior to this inspection. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first shall be billed at $298/hour, one hour minimum, during normal business hours (7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), or $645 for a minimum of 2 hours, during non-business hours and in accordance with the inspector's availability. The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered with, camouflaged, or copied. Failure to comply may result in a fine and enforcement action as per county ordinance section B11-55.Vermin reopening statement. Observation: K23: Observed one live cockroach in the first basin of the three compartment sink. 4 live cockroaches and one with an ootheca in the wall behind the prep cooler of the restaurant area. K44: The back storage area has been organized and cleaned. The sales floor has been cleaned and organized. Facility shall remain closed until authorized to open by this department. Please contact district specialist, Alexander Alfaro (alexander.alfaro@deh.sccgov.org), or DEH main line at (408)918-3400 to schedule a follow up inspection. The first follow up inspection is free of charge. Any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $298.00/hr, minimum of one hour, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm or $645/hour minimum two hour during non business hours, and upon inspector availability.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Observed one live cockroach in the first basin of the three compartment sink. 4 live cockroaches and one with an ootheca in the wall behind the prep cooler of the restaurant area. Several rodent droppings were found on the back corner wall of the storage area. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Elyas, 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 Aug 11, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Charged follow up inspection requested by PIC. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first shall be billed at $298/hour, one hour minimum, during normal business hours (7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), or $645 for a minimum of 2 hours, during non-business hours and in accordance with the inspector's availability. The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered with, camouflaged, or copied. Failure to comply may result in a fine and enforcement action as per county ordinance section B11-55.Vermin reopening statement.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Observed two live cockroaches under preparation counter. Observed unhatched ootheeca on side of grease trap behind meat display refrigerators. Observed several live cockroaches on sticky traps by the preparation sink by the cookline and handwash sink at the end of the meat display refrigeration cases. Observed rodent droppings in the back of the refrigerator at the bakery, in the corner by the cookline and on the window sill by the cookline. Observed droppings by the preparation table and handwashin sink, in the back storage area by the walk in fridge, and in back corner opposite of walk in fridge in the back storage area. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Elyas, 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 Aug 8, 2025
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FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is the first follow up inspection where the facility was closed for evidence of rodents. A completed checklist for reopening, a pest control report, and photos of corrections for eliminating harborage points, clean up, and repairs were provided prior to the inspection. Observation: K23: Observed numerous amounts of droppings in the storage area still. Numerous droppings were observed behind the produce coolers. A dead rodent was found in one of the storage closets. Three cockroach oothecas were found near the floor sink by the first meat display case cooler and bread making station of the restaurant section. K44: Numerous amounts of items that were previously stored in the storage area were moved directly outside the facility. An additional harborage location was potetnially made by moving them outside instead of removing from the premises. Facility shall remain closed. Please contact district specialist, Alexander Alfaro (alexander.alfaro@deh.sccgov.org), or DEH main line at (408)918-3400 to schedule a follow up inspection. The first follow up inspection is free of charge. Any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $298.00/hr, minimum of one hour, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm or $645/hour minimum two hour during non business hours, and upon inspector availability.

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

    Numerous amounts of equipment and items were relocated to the dumpster area outside, the storage room is still cluttered and may be a harborage area for rodents. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces the facility shall be kept vermin proof.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - In the storage area numerous amounts of rodent droppings were observed. - Behind the produce cooler numerous amounts of rodent droppings were observed. - A dead mouse was found in one of the storage closets across a walk in cooler. - Several unhatched oothecas and dead cockroaches were found near the floor sink in between the meat department display case cooler and bread making station at the restaurant section. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Elyas, 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 Aug 7, 2025
76/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Notes: - Please contact district specialist, Alexander Alfaro (alexander.alfaro@deh.sccgov.org), or DEH main line at (408)918-3400 to schedule a follow up inspection. The first follow up inspection is free of charge. Any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $298.00/hr, minimum of one hour, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm or $645/hour minimum two hour during non business hours, and upon inspector availability. - Facility has constructed a dining room in the parking lot. Further evaluation will be required to determine if plan check will be needed. Standard Operating Procedures for food service will be required as there is no direct indoor access from the facility.

8 reported violations
  • K46: No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters

    There is a dwelling unit that opens directly where the facility elected to store damaged goods. [CA] No sleeping accommodations shall be maintained or kept in any room where food is prepared, stored, or sold.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    The prep sink did not have hot water. [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.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Repeat Violation: The second handwash sink in the meat butcher area is in disrepair with the faucet missing. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. Note: Facility to use the other hand sink in the meat area shared with the restaurant.

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

    There are several holes in the walls throughou the facility in the meat department area and near the rice storage in the corner where the built in reach in cooler was removed. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Rodent droppings throughout the facility in the kitchen, meat sotrage area, the back storage room, rice storage, under shelving, near the baked goods section, and in the bakery room. - Flies were observed throughout the facility. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Elyas (owner), 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.

  • K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Several used cans of Real-Kill Indoor Fogger were found in the facility. One under the storage shelves and the other under the meat display case units. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.

  • K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available

    The Environmental Health Permit was not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    The facility's damaged food products storage is in the stairwell to an upstairs dwelling unit. [CA] All returned or damaged food products and food products from which the label has been removed shall be separated and stored in a separate area and in a manner that shall prevent adulteration of other foods and shall not contribute to a vermin problem.

Pass Apr 3, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: International Halal Market NEW OWNER: Mediterranean Supermarket & Restaurant Corp The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP06. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $776.00 plus a 100% penalty 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: 5/01/25 - 04/30/26 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 4/03/25 *Permit condition: None *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
  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    The back storage area has an accumulation of items and debris. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces the facility shall be kept vermin proof.

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

    1. The prep sink is not attached to the wall. 2. The 4 door freezer is in disrepair. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards.

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

    There are some holes on the wall near the three compartment sink and the hand sink missing the faucet. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility in good repair.

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

    1. The prep sink in the meat department is leaking. 2. One of the hand sinks in the meat department is missing the faucet. [CA] All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair.

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