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UMAMI DUMPLING HOUSE

251 S MARY AV # 1, SUNNYVALE, CA, 94086 +14152653870
Pass
83
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Aug 4, 2025ROUTINE INSPECTION376 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: UMAMI DUMPLING HOUSE. NEW OWNER: L & C GLOBAL TRADING LLC. 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 $1,723.00 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: 9/1/2025/ - 8/31/2026. 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 8/4/2025. *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

Aug 4, 2025Latest
PassedScore: 83/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
83
Nov 14, 2024
PassedScore: 70/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
70

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
16
Non-Critical
17
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Aug 4, 2025
83/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: UMAMI DUMPLING HOUSE. NEW OWNER: L & C GLOBAL TRADING LLC. 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 $1,723.00 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: 9/1/2025/ - 8/31/2026. 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 8/4/2025. *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.

4 reported violations
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Chlorine at the dishwasher measured at 0PPM. Sanitizer container was observed empty. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] Manager called dishwasher service. final chlorine measured at 50 PPM. Mold like substance buildup inside the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize routinely to prevent buildup.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    No soap at hand wash sink by cookline. [CA] Handwashing soap shall be provided at hand washing sinks at all times. [COS] Employee refilled soap dispenser. Front hand sink is partially obstructed with shelves. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Observed multiple fruit flies in the back near the janitorial sink. [CA] Food facilities shall be kept free of flies.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    No hot water at the back hand sink, hot water valve is inoperable. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

Pass Nov 14, 2024
70/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

13 reported violations
  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Found food containers (such as flour) without labels [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable. Found boxes of food on the floor inside the walk in freezer [CA] - Store all foods at least 6 inches above the floor

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

    Found knives stored between table and wall. Observed some debris on the walls [CA] - Utensils shall be stored in a sanitary manner, not against unclean wall.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Front handwash sink observed without soap [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Found open container of rice near back door with a backpack hanging above the rice [CA] - Ensure foods are covered and protected from contamination. Lid was provided Inside walk in cooler, found container of raw chicken stored above vegetables [CA] - Store raw foods below ready to eat foods.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    No warm water available to rear handwash sink [CA] - Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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

    Observed wooden particle board used as shelf, also observed wooden boards used to elevate microwave by cook area [CA] - Do not use unfinished wood within the facility. Replace with cleanable material such as stainless steel or plastic

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Found food debris on exterior of equipment and shelves [CA] - Clean and remove food debris. On the food prep sink, it appears a can opener was previously installed and has been removed. Found old food accumulation on the remaining piece of the can opener that has been removed. [CA] - Clean and remove food debris. Remove the base to the can opener

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

    Found unsued equipment in kitchen [CA] - The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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

    Found food debris on walls and in junction where wall meets floor by cookline [CA] - Clean all floors and walls in facility

  • K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

    One toilet room has been converted to storage room. Inside observed to-go containers, clean linens and soda cans [CA] - Restroom may not be converted to storage without approval from the local building department. If approval is obtained, toilet must be removed and capped off. In meantime, remove the above items (foods, linens and to-go containers) from the toilet room.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Some employees food handler cards are expired [CA]- Ensure employees maintain valid food handler cards. Keep copies of cards at facility available for review

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    No thermometer found inside reach in refrigerator by cookline [CA] - Ensure accurate thermometers are provided to all refrigerators.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Cooked chicken measured at 49F, stored in prep unit across from wok. [CA]- Maintain cooked chicken at 41F or below. Do not overfill the containers

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