CHAMA NATIVA BRAZILLIAN STEAKHOUSE

6935 CAMINO ARROYO, GILROY, CA, 95020 +16693047262
Pass
82
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
2
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Aug 3, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION12 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Aug 3, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 82/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
82
Jun 24, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jun 20, 2025
ConditionalScore: 71/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
71

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
13
Non-Critical
15
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Aug 3, 2026
82/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Multiple light bulbs within the hood system are not operational at the time of inspection. [CA] Change light bulbs.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    PHFs within warmer were measured between 125-128*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PIC re-heated all items within the warmer and raised overall temperature within unit. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    1. Hand wash within the restroom is missing soap at the time of inspection. 2. Hand wash next to cook line was missing paper towels at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully stocked (soap, water, paper towels) at all times.

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

    Flooring in the following locations is starting to fall apart and lifting from the floor: - Front of cook line - Within the bar area - Front of the dish washer in the back of facility. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Make repairs to the flooring within these areas.

  • 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.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Sanitizer at dish washer within the bar was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. No active ware-washing taking place. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical ware-wash machine at 50 PPM. [SA] All dishes will be taken to the dish washer in the back of the facility; that one was measured at 50PPM.

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

    1. Ants were noted next to the dipping well at the time of inspection. 2. Multiple flies noted around the soda dispensing machine; back prep area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

Pass Jun 24, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow-up inspection; one of the major violations had been corrected (santizer), the other major violation is still an issue (handwashing supplies).

1 reported violation
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    2 of the 6 handwash stations were not stocked with soap. [CA] Ensure all handwash stations are stocked with soap and paper towels in dispensers at all times. [COS] PIC put portable soap pumps for a suitable alternative until he can order and install permanent soap dispensers.

Conditional Pass Jun 20, 2025
71/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Unable to provide a current food manger certification at the time of inspection. [CA] Obtain a new food manger certification within 60-days.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Some food items noted on the floor of the walk in and walk in freezer at the time of inspection. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. [COS] PIC moved all products off the ground.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    All hand wash stations within the food prep areas have issues at the time of inspection; either missing paper towels or missing soap inside of dispenser. [CA] Hand washing facilities shall be equipped with hand washing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers at all times. [COS] PIC was able to refill all hand wash stations. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Dust build up noted on the fan guards of the walk in. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical

    Sanitizer within the dish washer in the back prep area was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. Active ware-washing taking place. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical ware-wash machine at 50 PPM. [SA] Facility has a 3-compartment sink that could be used to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

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

    Multiple fruit flies noted around the hand wash station where the soda machines area located. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    PHFs within warmers were measured between 126-128*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

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