80
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Jun 9, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION67 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: HIKARI SUSHI HOUSE NEW OWNER: KEVIN LIN 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 $2,478.00 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: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 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 06/09/2026 *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

Jun 9, 2026Latest
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Mar 6, 2025
PassedScore: 80/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
80
Aug 28, 2024
PassedScore: 83/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
83

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
14
Non-Critical
15
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Jun 9, 2026
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: HIKARI SUSHI HOUSE NEW OWNER: KEVIN LIN 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 $2,478.00 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: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 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 06/09/2026 *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
  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water was measured 80F inside the men's restroom and at the beverage station hand washing sink. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F. Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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

    Back area alley had a opening from the outside. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. After use mop was not hanged for quick drying. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

Pass Mar 6, 2025
80/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

. --48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $2,153.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. Payment shall be made before 3/11/25. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

6 reported violations
  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Facility has an expired FSC. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Employee lack food handler cards. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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

    Lack test strips. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    Bucket for wiping cloths lack sanitizer. Multiple wiping cloths next to cutting boards lack sanitizer bucket. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

  • K49: Permits available

    --48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $2,153.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

  • K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & recordsCritical

    Rice container at room temp lack time marking. Per PIC, it will be thrown away. [CA] Provide written procedures and time marking for PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC).

  • K19: Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

    Lack consumer advisory for raw, under cooked food, and nuts. [CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.

Pass Aug 28, 2024
83/100

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

    Aprons and rags were stored on a dry storage shelves next to food. [CA] Personal items like aprons and wiping rags shall be stored on a different shelves from food. Back area has a 2 dry storage rooms with an alley that has clear sheets for a ceiling has gaps and openings. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Lack Food safety certification. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Lack Food handler cards. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Carton of vegetables and bucket of sauces on floor inside the walk in refrigeration and in the kitchen area. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

  • K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available

    Health permit is not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    One out of three hand washing sink lack soap dispenser but has soap pump on the shelve near sink. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Installed a missing soap dispenser.

  • K19: Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

    Menu lack consumer advisory about selling raw and uncooked food. [CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.

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

    Sanitizer buckets are at 200ppm. [CA] Sanitizing bucket with wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine). Lack Test strips. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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