92
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
6
Inspections
3
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Apr 1, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION136 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Biryani N Beyond NEW OWNER: Biryani N Beyond 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 $2,281.00 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: 04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027 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 04/01/26 *Permit condition: The basement area is for the storage of unopened prepackaged non-potentially hazardous foods in their original container only. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

Inspection Timeline

Apr 1, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 92/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
92
Oct 31, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 29, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 21, 2025
FailedScore: 76/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
76
Jan 7, 2025
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
+1 more inspections

Violations Analysis

3
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
15
Non-Critical
18
Total Violations
Across 6 inspections

Complete inspection history

6 inspections
PassLatest Apr 1, 2026
92/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Biryani N Beyond NEW OWNER: Biryani N Beyond 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 $2,281.00 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: 04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027 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 04/01/26 *Permit condition: The basement area is for the storage of unopened prepackaged non-potentially hazardous foods in their original container only. *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

    1. The side exit door has a gap greater than 1/4 inch at the top. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. 2. The two windows at the kitchen area were open with the screening being in disrepair or window being lodged open. [CA] Ensure windows are screened and able to close.

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

    1. The ceiling areas above each exhaust hood has unfinished drywall. [CA] Repair with an approved material or conceal with flashing. 2. The metal finish near the prep cooler has holes. [CA] Ensure to maintain the walls of the facility clean and in good repair. Seal the holes and ensure the surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

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

    The back of house handwash sink has a leak. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Facility is storing PHFs in a cooler not rated to maintain PHFs at 41F or below. [CA] Ensure to use equipment within recommended specifications. Remove PHFs from the cooler.

Pass Oct 31, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

A 2nd follow-up inspection was conducted to verify major violation (cockroach infestation) from routine inspection on 10/21/2025 and follow-up inspection on 10/29/2025 is in compliance. K23: No cockroaches observed in the facility. Continue to maintain facility free of vermin and pest. Continue working on violations noted on the routine inspection report. This 2nd follow-up inspection will be charged at a rate approved by the board of supervisors of $298.00 per hour.

No reported violations
Fail Oct 29, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is the first follow up inspection following a vermin closure during the routine inspection. A completed and signed checklist for reopening were provided prior to this inspection. Observations: Numerous live cockroaches of all life stages were observed in the facility. - On the wall above the handwash sink a live nymph was observed. - On the wall in the dining area and near the garbage can in the dining area multiple live adult cockroaches were found. - In the undercounter cooler door gasket numerous live nymphs were found. - In a large pan a dead adult cockroach was observed. - In the two door glass sliding door two adult cockroaches were observed. When PIC went to open the railing the cockroach ended up on the PIC's hair. Another adult cockroach carrying an ootheca was observed in the railing. - In the restroom several live cockroaches of all life stages were observed on the floor and on the door frame. - Numerous dead nymphs were found on the floor of the kitchen. - A live nymph was found in a napkin holder. PIC stated their pest control service company said they would do a larger service two weeks after their last service. Facility to remain closed until infestation is abated. Continue to provide pest control service. Note: The red "CLOSED" placard was partially obstructed by a poster. An enforcement fee will be applied to the facility. Further enforcement such as a office hearing may follow.

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

    Numerous live cockroaches of all life stages were observed in the facility. - On the wall above the handwash sink a live nymph was observed. - On the wall in the dining area and near the garbage can in the dining area multiple live adult cockroaches were found. - In the undercounter cooler door gasket numerous live nymphs were found. - In a large pan a dead adult cockroach was observed. - In the two door glass sliding door two adult cockroaches were observed. When PIC went to open the railing the cockroach ended up on the PIC's hair. Another adult cockroach carrying an ootheca was observed in the railing. - In the restroom several live cockroaches of all life stages were observed on the floor and on the door frame. - Numerous dead nymphs were found on the floor of the kitchen. - A live nymph was found in a napkin holder. [CA] A food faciltiy shall not operate when there is an active cockroach infestation.

Fail Oct 21, 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 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum of two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.

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

    Both handwash stations in the kitchen lacked paper towels. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.

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

    Facility's testing materials are in disrepair. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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

    The handwash sink in the back cookline area is leaking at the p trap. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Live cockroaches of all life stages were observed throughout the facility on the floor, on cooking equipment, in aluminum foil roll, hinges of coolers, on sticky traps, on electrical wires, conduit pipes, on the ceiling, under mount of security camera in the front cookline area, and in the frames of food handler certifications. - A few dead cockroaches were observed on traps. - Heavy dropping accumulation on the walls near posters and holes. - Facility was treated by pest control company today. PEst control company noted over 25 live German cockroaches. Ensure to work on the identified risks and controls observed by the pest control company. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Ram, 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

    1.The stainless steel wall is detaching from the wall at the front cookline area. There are also holes in the wall. 2. The cove base tiles near the back cookline area are in disrepair. 3. There are holes in the walls and ceilings. 4. The grouting of floor tiles has disappeared in the front cookline area. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

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

    There is a two door upright cooler (sliding glass doors) that is no longer needed for the operation. [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.

Pass Jan 7, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Biryani & Beyond NEW OWNER: Biryani & Beyond 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 $1580.00 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: 02/01/2025 - 01/31/2026. 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 12/26/24 *Permit condition: The basement storage area is approved for storage of unopened prepackaged non-Potentially Hazardous Foods only. In the event of any vermin or environmental contamination, this condition may be revoked. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

1 reported violation
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    The front of house hand wash station lacks soap. The soap dispenser is empty. Per PIC, the supplier will restock the dispenser once the ownership is changed (supplier is Cintas). [CA] Soap shall be available at all times. [SA] Staff provided a pump bottle of soap for use.

Pass Dec 26, 2024
87/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Biryani & Beyond NEW OWNER: Biryani & Beyond 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. A temporary Environmental Health Permit will be issued and be effective: 12/26/24 - 12/31/24. 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 or there is a failure to comply with permit conditions. 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 12/26/25 *Permit condition: 1. Previous owner remits permit fees amounting to $481.25 2. Contractor schedules final inspection by 12/31/24 3. The basement storage area is approved for storage of unopened prepackaged non-Potentially Hazardous Foods only. In the event of any vermin or environmental contamination, this condition may be revoked. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

6 reported violations
  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    In the basement storage area, in front of the walk in cooler, several spices were found stored on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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

    In the front kitchen area, at the exhaust hood, there is a gap in the filters. [CA] Filters shall be fitted in the mechanical exhaust ventilation over cooking equipment, provide spacer or correct sized filters.

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

    In the front kitchen area, at the ceiling, there ceiling is damaged and appears to have been replaced with drywall sheets. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Repair with approved finishes.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    In the front of house hand wash station water measured at a peak of 85°F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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

    Facility lacks sufficient number of plugs/stoppers to fill up the three basins of the three compartment sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink.

  • K48: Plan review

    1. In the basement area, there is a walk in cooler that is not in use and not approved. [CA] Remove the walk in cooler or remove the refrigeration equipment to use as dry storage area. Submit plans to our department if there is an intent to use the walk in cooler. 2. The facility was going through plan check prior to the Change of Ownership and it was not completed. [CA] Cease and desist all operations, until final plan check approval has been received from this department. 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.

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