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EMPIRE ARMADILLO BBQ & DELI

878 BLOSSOM HILL RD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95123 +16692946220
Pass
88
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Feb 4, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION192 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Feb 4, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 88/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
88
Nov 13, 2025
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Dec 17, 2024
PassedScore: 95/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
95

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
4
Non-Critical
5
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Feb 4, 2026
88/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Ambient air of preparation unit measured 49F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Repair/replace preparation unit. Hot holding unit was not maintaining PHF at 135F or above. [CA] Repair/replace hot holding unit.

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

    1. Observed knife stored in between two preparation units. [CA] Multi-use utensils will be stored in a way that the working part of the utensil may not become contaminated. 2. Observed insert container used as a scoop. [CA] Provide scoop with handle and store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. 4. Observed scoop handle in fry drawer in contact with food. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    1. PHF items in hot holding unit measured 122F to 129F (see measured observations). Per PIC, they were reheated to 165F prior to being placed into warming unit about 2 hours prior to temperature measurement. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Items will be discarded at 2pm. New meat will be reheated and placed into hot holding unit. Monitor temperatures to ensure PHF stays at 135F or above. 2. Several PHF items in preparation unit measured 48F to 52F in preparation unit (see measured observations). Per PIC, they had been placed in the unit less than 2 hours prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PIC removed items from preparation unit and relocated them to another unit.

Pass Nov 13, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Per PC, Atosta model: CTCO-100 is approved to use to reheat cornbread muffins without hood. OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Empire Armadillo BBQ & Deli NEW OWNER: Empire Armadillo BBQ & Deli LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP14. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1723.00 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: 12/01/2025 - 11/30/2026 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 as of today. 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 11/13/2025. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

No reported violations
Pass Dec 17, 2024
95/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    1) Cups being used as scoops in bulk food containers. Scoop is being used in bulk bean container but handle is in contact with food. [CA] Provide scoops with handles. Ensure scoops are stored in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. 2) Knife stored in crevice between preparation refrigerators. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in an area that is reachable and easily cleanable.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Small accumulation of mold-like observed on soda machine ice chute. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize ice chute and soda machine to prevent build up.

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