96
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Jul 16, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION30 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: DARDA EXPRESS NEW OWNER: J HOUSE KITCHEN INC 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: 8/31/2026 - 7/31/2027 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 7/16/2026. *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.

Inspection Timeline

Jul 16, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 96/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
96
Jul 21, 2025
PassedScore: 79/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
79

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
8
Non-Critical
9
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Jul 16, 2026
96/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: DARDA EXPRESS NEW OWNER: J HOUSE KITCHEN INC 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: 8/31/2026 - 7/31/2027 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 7/16/2026. *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.

2 reported violations
  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Right 2-door refrigerator has mold like substance accumulation on fan guards. [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

    Thermometers not available in the prep refrigerators at the cookline. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

Pass Jul 21, 2025
79/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

7 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    PHFs (raw chicken, raw beef, raw shrimp, cut tomatoes) measured at improper holding temperatures between 43F and 44F. PIC stated they just prepared items less than 2 hours ago. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Whole potatoes stored in box directly on the floor below the 3-compartment sink . Container of food stored directly on the floor . [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Raw meats, raw shelled eggs are stored directly above vegetables inside the upright refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Accumulation of grease and stains on equipments handles, grease and debris below and between equipments. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

    Accumulation of grease on hood filters. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Single use sanitary towels are not available at the restroom hand sink. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. [COS]

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Thermometers are not available inside the prep refrigerator. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

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