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SARKU JAPAN

925 BLOSSOM HILL RD 1609, SAN JOSE, CA, 95123 +14083630298
Pass
72
Latest score
50%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
2
Critical violations

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PASSED
Jul 3, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION408 days ago

- On-site for follow-up inspection after facility earned a conditional pass during a routine inspection on 7/1/2025. - Facility has corrected the following major violations: - K07M - Improper hot and cold holding temperatures: - PHF items measured within temperature requirements. - See measured observations above. - K14M - Food contact surfaces, unclean, and unsanitized: - Interior panels of the ice machine has been cleaned and sanitized. - Food contact surfaces observed clean. - Sanitizer concentration measured within requirements. See measured observation above. - Facility has earned a green pass placard. - Continue to address all other violations noted on previous inspection reports.

Inspection Timeline

Jul 3, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jul 1, 2025
ConditionalScore: 72/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
72

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
5
Non-Critical
7
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Jul 3, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

- On-site for follow-up inspection after facility earned a conditional pass during a routine inspection on 7/1/2025. - Facility has corrected the following major violations: - K07M - Improper hot and cold holding temperatures: - PHF items measured within temperature requirements. - See measured observations above. - K14M - Food contact surfaces, unclean, and unsanitized: - Interior panels of the ice machine has been cleaned and sanitized. - Food contact surfaces observed clean. - Sanitizer concentration measured within requirements. See measured observation above. - Facility has earned a green pass placard. - Continue to address all other violations noted on previous inspection reports.

No reported violations
Conditional Pass Jul 1, 2025
72/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

7 reported violations
  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    1. Observed handle of cup in bulk sugar container in contact with sugar. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. 2. Observed pressurized cylinders against wall in storage that were not fastened to a rigid structure. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.

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

    Quaternary ammonia test strips were expired at time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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

    Observed accumulation of grime/debris on floors throughout facility, under shelving and equipment. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking and storage equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Egg rolls in the basket at the fryer measured 122F to 130F. Per PIC, they were cooked 20 minutes prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC refried egg rolls to 165F and placed into hot holding.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Food handler card was not available for employee working in the back preparation area. [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.

  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

    Observed condensation line for walk in fridge discharging into stainless steel container. [CA] Condensation line from walk-in refrigerator shall drain into an approved plumbing system.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical

    Observed black mold like substance on interior panels of ice machine with water for ice in contact. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain in good condition. [COS] PIC discarded ice in machine, ice machine was washed and sanitized.

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