88
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
2
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Apr 3, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION134 days ago

The facility was closed due to a sewage backup resulting in sewage spilling into the facility and inoperable restrooms. On site for follow up inspection. Manager provided invoice for plumbing work to fix the sewage overflow issue and provided photos of cleaning throughout the facility. Per manager facility was cleaned and sanitized with chlorine sanitizer. No observations of sewage overflow at any of the floor sinks, mop sinks or three compartment sinks throughout the facility. Restrooms are functioning and no observations of sewage overflow. Facility is ok to reopen.

Inspection Timeline

Apr 3, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Apr 2, 2026
Failed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Sep 5, 2024
PassedScore: 88/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
88

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
2
Non-Critical
4
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Apr 3, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

The facility was closed due to a sewage backup resulting in sewage spilling into the facility and inoperable restrooms. On site for follow up inspection. Manager provided invoice for plumbing work to fix the sewage overflow issue and provided photos of cleaning throughout the facility. Per manager facility was cleaned and sanitized with chlorine sanitizer. No observations of sewage overflow at any of the floor sinks, mop sinks or three compartment sinks throughout the facility. Restrooms are functioning and no observations of sewage overflow. Facility is ok to reopen.

No reported violations
Fail Apr 2, 2026
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

1. H Mart grocery store limited inspection All food facility permits within H Mart were suspended due to observation of an active sewage backup resulting in sewage spilling into the facility, and inoperable restrooms. Per plumber on site, the main line was clogged. Facility will remain closed at this time and will not reopen until a follow-up inspection is conducted. Facility is to cease and desist all food sales and operations, including food preparation. Do not remove, cover up, or relocate red placard(s). Before reopening, facility must do the following: 1. Repair the sewage backup and ensure all plumbing is functional and in good condition. 2. Ensure there is no evidence of sewage backup. 3. Clean and sanitize all surfaces using a sanitizer solution approved by the California Retail Food code (e.g. 100ppm chlorine or 150 - 200ppm quaternary ammonia/per manufacturer directions). 4. Discard any food that may have been contaminated. Document all cleaning and discard procedures. Contact the Environmental Health main office at (408) 918-3400 or dehweb@deh.sccgov.org to schedule a reopening. A follow up inspection will be conducted. The first follow-up is free of charge. Any additional follow-up inspection(s) shall each be billed $282/hr during business hours, or $645 for a minimum of 2 hours during non-business hours pending availability. 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. Consulted supervisor A. Sircar. Due to technical difficulties, reports were emailed to the facility during the inspection.

1 reported violation
  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical

    Observed facility was having an active sewage backup that was affecting multiple areas within the facility: - Per operators, all of the restrooms (both for employees and customers) were experiencing a backup and were unusable. Observed all restrooms had "closed" signs, and a plumber was on site. - Observed floor sinks in the kitchen areas of BBQ town and Dduk Dabang were clogged. - Observed floor sinks near the refrigerators in front of BBQ town was clogged and sewage was spilling on the floor in the area. - Observed sewage on the floors throughout the entire dining area. - Observed floor sink in the seafood department was clogged and sewage was spilling across the floor. - Observed 2 floor sinks in the rear produce prep area (under the prep sink and under the ice machine) were clogged. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. Food facilities must have a functioning restroom. Due to the observation of sewage back up, all permitted food facilities within H Mart are required to cease and desist food operations until the sewage disposal system is fixed and the facilities have been cleaned and sanitized. See comments below.

Pass Sep 5, 2024
88/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Grocery routine inspection. Notes: - Ensure the ambient temperature of the meat department is 55F or below, or clean and sanitize equipment every 4 hours - Ensure all handwash sinks in the fish department have soap at all times. - Email a video of the fish department's functioning prep sink to Mindy.Nguyen@deh.sccgov.org by end of day today, 9/5/24.

3 reported violations
  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    Observed the prep sink's floor sink was not draining properly. Prep sink's pipe had been removed, causing water from the prep sink to leak directly onto the floor. [CA] Repair prep sink's plumbing. [SA] Facility may use 3-compartment sink's compartment(s) as a prep sink temporarily. SOP was written for temporary use of 3-comparment sink as a prep sink. Employee stated the facility is aware of the issue and that the floor sink will be repaired by this afternoon. *By end of day today, email video of functioning/flowing prep sink (water turned on, flowing into floor sink). Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. Contact inspector if there are any changes/updates.

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

    The display unit in front of the meat department was not able to keep foods at 41F and below. [CA] Repair/adjust unit so it can keep foods at 41F and below.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    In a display refrigerator near the meat department: measured temperature of packaged meats to be 50-55. PIC stated meats were held for less than for 4 hours. Ambient temperature of unit read approximately 55F. [CA] Keep cold PHFs at 41F and below. [COS] Meats were moved to a different refrigerator. Minor violation: In produce section: measured temperature of prepackaged cut melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew) to be 49F. PIC stated melons had been held for less than 4 hours. [CA] Keep cold potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below. [COS] Cut melons were moved to a different refrigerator.

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