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GOKU KOREAN BBQ AND HOT POT

3085 MERIDIAN AV, SAN JOSE, CA, 95124 +15105654499
Pass
89
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
2
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Apr 22, 2025ROUTINE INSPECTION480 days ago

Conducted in conjunction with CO0156677 Note: Reviewed most recent pest control service report, no activity reported.

Inspection Timeline

Apr 22, 2025Latest
PassedScore: 89/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
89
Oct 16, 2024
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 15, 2024
Failed
ROUTINE INSPECTION

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
8
Non-Critical
10
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Apr 22, 2025
89/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Conducted in conjunction with CO0156677 Note: Reviewed most recent pest control service report, no activity reported.

5 reported violations
  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Accumulation of dust observed on fan guards in produce walk in cooler. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Multiple refrigeration units lacking thermometers. [CA] A thermometer shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit.

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

    Bowl/utensil used as scoops in bulk food containers. [CA] Provide scoops with handles. Store scoop handles in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

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

    Large area of floor tiles missing in ware washing area and throughout kitchen. [CA] Repair tiles and maintain in good condition.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Hand wash station in side kitchen was lacking hand soap. [CA] Ensure all hand wash stations are stocked with hand soap and paper towels at all times. [COS] Manager restocked hand soap.

Pass Oct 16, 2024
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Upon follow-up inspection, found no signs of LIVE cockroach. Found DEAD cockroaches on floor behind 2 door cold top/reach in at service line. Pest control services came out on 10/15/24 and will continue to come every 2 weeks until further notice. Facility is hereby reopen and okay to operate. Consulted with Priscilla Mark.

No reported violations
Fail Oct 15, 2024
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Inspection conducted in conjunction to CO0155551 **Facility is hereby closed due to infestation of LIVE cockroaches. Once the violation warranting the closure has been corrected, contact environmental health specialist Helen Dinh at 408/918-2920 or the main office at 408/918-3400 for a follow up inspection.* ***Facility shall cease and desist all sales. *** A follow up inspection shall be conducted. ***Subsequent follow up inspection after first follow up shall be billed $298/hr during business hours and $645/hrs (minimum of 2 hours) during nonbusiness hours upon availability.*** Consulted with Priscilla Mark.

5 reported violations
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Found black/brown like substance on interior panel of both ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean.

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

    Major: 1. Found several live cockroaches behind 2 door reach in/cold top at meat service line. Observed several cockroaches in between metal counter. 2. Found one semi live cockroach under hand wash station (middle aisle). [CA] Eliminate all evidence of LIVE cockroach. Clean and sanitize all effected areas. Continue to provide approved pest control services. Minor: Found DEAD cockroaches and empty egg sacs in the following areas: under 2 door reach in/cold top units at meat service line and on and around hand wash station in middle (aisle). [CA] Eliminate all evidence of DEAD cockroaches. Clean and sanitize all effected areas. Continue to provide approved pest control services.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Lacking single use paper towels at the ONLY hand wash station at front meat service line & near ban chan station. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers.

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

    Found accumulated food under cooking equipment and standing water in missing floor tiles throughout food facility. [CA] Routinely clean.

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

    Found broken tiles, holes, gaps and crevices throughout food facility. [CA] Replace broken tiles and seal all holes gaps and crevices.

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