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GIGI'S ORIENTAL MART

1605 FLICKINGER AV, SAN JOSE, CA, 95131 +14086169423
Pass
78
Latest score
50%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
2
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Aug 7, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION373 days ago

This was a follow-up to the 8/5/25 routine inspection to assess compliance for presence of cockroaches and lack of paper towels. Observed paper towel dispensers in the rear area and restroom were stocked. Due to lack of major violations, the yellow placard was replaced with a green placard. Note: per PIC, the current owner name on file GIGI'S ORIENTAL MART INC may not be accurate. PIC will confirm. Recommend coming to the DEH office as soon as possible to discuss and potentially apply for a new permit under the new owner. Be advised, if the current owner does not have a valid environmental health permit, the new owner must come to our office and apply for and pay for a change of ownership application within 48 hours. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action, including facility closure for operating without a permit. Due to printer issues, this report was emailed to the facility during the inspection.

Inspection Timeline

Aug 7, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Aug 5, 2025
ConditionalScore: 78/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
78

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
4
Non-Critical
6
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Aug 7, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This was a follow-up to the 8/5/25 routine inspection to assess compliance for presence of cockroaches and lack of paper towels. Observed paper towel dispensers in the rear area and restroom were stocked. Due to lack of major violations, the yellow placard was replaced with a green placard. Note: per PIC, the current owner name on file GIGI'S ORIENTAL MART INC may not be accurate. PIC will confirm. Recommend coming to the DEH office as soon as possible to discuss and potentially apply for a new permit under the new owner. Be advised, if the current owner does not have a valid environmental health permit, the new owner must come to our office and apply for and pay for a change of ownership application within 48 hours. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action, including facility closure for operating without a permit. Due to printer issues, this report was emailed to the facility during the inspection.

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

    Observed 3 deceased cockroaches on the floor in the warewashing area, next to the chest freezer. No other evidence of vermin was observed. [CA] Keep facility clear of cockroaches.

Conditional Pass Aug 5, 2025
78/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Two or more major violations were cited during the routine inspection. A follow-up inspection will be conducted within the next 1 to 3 business days to verify compliance with all of the cited major violations. Call or email to schedule. 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. Notes: Facility keeps 5+ batches of shellstock, all with tags attached to the corresponding bags. Facility also maintains tags for 90 days after shellstock has been depleted, per bag batch. Joint inspection with Aziz Hussain. Report written by Maverick.

5 reported violations
  • K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented

    Smoked fish label bears only the name and ingredients of contents. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    The paper towel dispenser at the two compartment sink and the paper towel dispenser in the bathroom both lacked paper towels. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] PIC restocked paper towels.

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

    Floor in the walk-in is peeling and in disrepair. [CA] Repair floor to ensure that floor is easily cleanable, and to prevent the potential harborage of vermin.

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

    Back door observed to be maintained open. [CA] Keep doors closed to prevent the intrusion of vermin.

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

    One live nymph cockroach observed on top of the freezer chest in the back room with the two compartment sink. No other evidence of cockroach activity observed. PIC states that they get a pest control service on a biweekly basis. [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. Clean and sanitize affected areas. Eliminate contributing factors by sealing all gaps/holes in the facility's structure. [SA] PIC abated cockroach. ____________ *REPEAT VIOLATION* Minor violation: One old rodent dropping observed on a piece of cardboard within the walk-in refrigerator. No other evidence of rodent activity observed. [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. Clean and sanitize affected areas. Eliminate contributing factors by sealing all gaps/holes in the facility's structure.

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