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TEA LEAF

1275 1ST ST, GILROY, CA, 95020 +14089631147
Pass
77
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
2
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Mar 5, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION163 days ago

This is a follow up inspection to verify that all major violations mentioned on 3/2/26 inspection report have been addressed. Major violations have been addressed and found within compliance: - K06: Adequate hand wash facilities supplied, accessible. All hand wash stations within the facility are fully stocked and operational. See measured observations. - K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures. Rice has been cooled down and being placed in under counter refrigeration. All PHFs within prep table were removed and unit is still getting serviced by contractor, part is needed for unit. Once unit is operational make sure all foods are held 41*F below at all times. Continue on working on any other violations mentioned on 3/2/26

Inspection Timeline

Mar 5, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Mar 2, 2026
ConditionalScore: 77/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
77
Apr 1, 2025
PassedScore: 93/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
93

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
6
Non-Critical
8
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Mar 5, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is a follow up inspection to verify that all major violations mentioned on 3/2/26 inspection report have been addressed. Major violations have been addressed and found within compliance: - K06: Adequate hand wash facilities supplied, accessible. All hand wash stations within the facility are fully stocked and operational. See measured observations. - K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures. Rice has been cooled down and being placed in under counter refrigeration. All PHFs within prep table were removed and unit is still getting serviced by contractor, part is needed for unit. Once unit is operational make sure all foods are held 41*F below at all times. Continue on working on any other violations mentioned on 3/2/26

No reported violations
Conditional Pass Mar 2, 2026
77/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

5 reported violations
  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Unable to provide a food probe thermometer at the time of inspection. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    1. Rice within the rice warmer was measured at 73*F at the time of inspection. Per PIC, it was cooked in the morning. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Rice was VCD by PIC and thrown into the garbage. 2. Prep table next to the cook line was measured between 49-53*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Facility will discard all food after 4-hours and have the unit serviced.

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

    Hood filters within the hood system have heavy debris build up at the time of inspection. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    All hand wash stations within the facility have issues at the time of inspection. 1. Hand wash station next to the cook line had equipment inside of it at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand washing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Equipment was removed from the hand wash station and is now accessible. 2. Hand wash station next cashier station is missing paper towels and soap at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must always be stocked with soap, water, and paper towels at all times. [COS] Roll of napkins and hand pump soap was placed next to hand wash.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Cutting boards around the prep sink have debris build up on them at the time of inspection. [CA] Remove any old cutting boards that have staining or heavy debris build up.

Pass Apr 1, 2025
93/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Unable to provide a current food manger certification at the time of inspection. Per PIC, they have a copy but do not have access to it at this time. [CA] Submit copy of the food manger certification to specialist for review. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

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

    Ice scooper within the ice machine is in direct contact with ice. [CA] Store scoop handle 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

    Grease build up around the cook line and under equipment noted at the time of inspection [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

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