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BBQ CHICKEN

1795 HILLSDALE AV # 60, SAN JOSE, CA, 95124 +15622374876
Pass
87
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
5
Inspections
3
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Jun 22, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION54 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Jun 22, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 87/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
87
May 12, 2026
Passed
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Oct 1, 2025
Passed
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Mar 18, 2025
PassedScore: 78/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
78
Feb 5, 2025
Passed
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Violations Analysis

3
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
15
Non-Critical
18
Total Violations
Across 5 inspections

Complete inspection history

5 inspections
PassLatest Jun 22, 2026
87/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    1. Measured ambient air temperature of 2 door reach in at 49F. [CA] Repair refrigeration unit to maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F. 2. Found condenser in walk-in-cooler leaking. Observed bucket used to capture leak. [CA] Repair refrigerator condenser.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Major: 1. Measured box of shell eggs holding at 53F on counter top in back prep area. 2. Measured the following PHFs holding between 50F - 53F in 2 door cold top at cooks line: raw chicken and pooled eggs. Per operator, PHFs placed in unit for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator directed to add ice to unit and/or relocate PHFs. Minor: Measured the following PHFs holding between 44F - 48F in 2 door cold top/reach in and 1 door cold top: raw chicken, raw boneless chicken and sausage for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Lacking single use paper towel at the hand wash station located near 1-compartment sink. Note: Another hand wash station located at cooks line nearby. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers. [COS] Operator restocked.

Pass May 12, 2026
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

NEW FACILITY NAME: BB.Q Chicken NEW OWNER: 1795 San Jose LLC The applicant has completed the application for an Environmental Health Permit The permit category for this facility is FP10. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1377.00 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: 6/1/26 - 5/31/27. 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 5/12/26.* Plan check consultation is available Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 10:00am in person or by phone at 408/918-3400. New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). Pyong Chong - 11/24/30

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

    Found several newly added equipments: (4x) fryer (Pitco), warmer unit (Prince Castle), 6 burner stove top (BlueAir), 2 door cold/reach in (BlueAir) and slushie device. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). **Operator directed to go through plan check and submit paperwork for all the above equipments.**

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

    Lacking employee lockers on site. [CA] Provide lockers for employees personal items.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Major: Lacking single use paper towel at the ONLY hand wash station in restroom. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Operator directed to restock. Minor: Lacking soap at the hand wash station located near warewash area. Note: Another hand wash station nearby where soap and paper towel is provided.

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

    1. Found leaking cold water knob at mop sink when turned on. [CA] Secure leak. 2. Found ice machine drain line directly in floor sink. [CA] Provide a minimum of 1 inch air gap between floor sink and tubing.

Pass Oct 1, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

NEW FACILITY NAME: BBQ Chicken NEW OWNER: Hot BBQ Chicken LLC The applicant has completed the application for an Environmental Health Permit The permit category for this facility is FP10. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1107.00 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: 10/1/25 - 9/30/26. 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 10/01/25.* Plan check consultation is available Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 10:00am in person or by phone at 408/918-3400. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. A routine inspection will be conducted within 30 working days. Tentative opening date on 11/1/25. **Note: Any new equipment shall be submit to plan check department prior to adding on site.**

No reported violations
Pass Mar 18, 2025
78/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

7 reported violations
  • K19: Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

    Observed a general consumer advisory note on menu, however consumer advisory notice does not indicate which food items are served raw. [CA] Indicate food items that are served raw.

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

    1. Found employees clothing stored on rack next to food items in back prep area. [CA] Employee's personal effects (cell phone, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage. 2. Found mopping equipment stored directly in mop sink. Observed mop rack available for use. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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

    Lacking chlorine test strip to test concentration of sanitizer at dish machine. Operator ONLY has quat test strips. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Found several containers of food stored on floor in back prep area. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Found open bulk bags of flour and other food contact on racks. [CA] Once bulk bags are open, store food content in sealed food grade containers.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Major: Measured container of imitation crab holding at 58F at counter near sushi line for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate PHFs to refrigeration unit. Minor: Measured the following PHFs holding between 45F - 46F in 1 door reach in/cold top for less than 4 hours: salmon and raw shrimp. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Observed expired food handlers card. [CA] Renew food handlers card.

Pass Feb 5, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

NEW FACILITY NAME: Sushi Kawa NEW OWNER: Sukura Sushi Corp. The applicant has completed the application for an Environmental Health Permit The permit category for this facility is FP11. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,580.00 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: 3/1/25 - 2/28/26. 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 2/5/24.* Plan check consultation is available Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 10:00am in person or by phone at 408/918-3400. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. Huairou Jia - 2/19/29 A routine inspection shall be conducted within 30 days.

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

    Found aluminum foil used to line prep table at cooks line. [CA] Discontinue using aluminum foil, use approved mat linings.

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

    Found drain line for ice machine directly in floor sink. [CA] Provide a minimum of 1 inch air gap between drain line and floor sink.

  • K48: Plan review

    Found a newly added hand wash station at cooks line directly plumb. [CA] All new added sinks shall go through plan check for prior approval of installation. Facility shall hereby submit plans with Santa Clara County Plan Check Department within 48 hours and/or remove sinks immediately.

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

    Found cloth towel used to line a tray of cup in 2 door upright. [CA] Discontinue using cloth linen, use approved food grade lining.

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