Name: BACK A YARD CARIBBEAN GRILL
Address: 1011 E CAPITOL EX, SAN JOSE, CA, 95121, US
Telephone: +14089606330

PassLatest Feb 17, 2026

83/100

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5 reported violations

K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
MISSING ONE FOOD HANDLER'S CARD FOR A FOOD EMPLOYEE. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND FOOD HANDLER'S CARD.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND CHICKEN AND SALMON AT 120F STORED IN THE UPRIGHT 2 DOOR WARMER. FOUND MACARONI AT 103F AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLLARD GREENS AT 92F AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. REHEAT TO 165F WITHIN 2 HRS AND HOT HOLD AT 135F MINIMUM. PER OPERATOR; THE FOOD HAS BEEN IN THIS UNIT FOR LESS THAN AN HOUR.
K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
REPEAT VIOLATION: ONE LIGHT AT THE HOOD IS NOT WORKING. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND A COUPLE OF LARGE CONTAINERS FOR THE FLOUR AND RICE WITH BROKEN LIDS. [CA] REPLACE THE LIDS.
K27: Food separated and protected
REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND A TRAY WITH CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] COVER FOOD AFTER IT HAS COOLED.

Pass Jun 24, 2025

80/100

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--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $1,383.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to re-inspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. 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. invoice was provided.

7 reported violations

K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
ONE LIGHT AT THE HOOD IS NOT WORKING. [CA]PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.
K27: Food separated and protected
FOUND A TRAY WITH CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] COVER FOOD AFTER IT HAS COOLED.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
FOUND RICE SCOOPS AND KNIVES STORED IN WARM WATER. [CA] DO NOT STORE UTENSILS IN WARM WATER.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND A COUPLE OF LARGE CONTAINERS FOR THE FLOUR AND SALT BROKEN. [CA] REPLACE THE LIDS.
K49: Permits available
PERMIT FEE HAS NOT BEEN PAID. YOU HAVE 48 HRS TO PAY TO AVOID CLOSURE. [CA] PROVIDE PAYMENT.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
FOUND CHICKEN, AND FISH AT 113F IN THE 2 DOOR WARMER. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. REHEAT TO 165F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND KEEP AT 135F OR ABOVE. NOTE: PER OPERATOR; THE FOOD HAS BEEN IN THE WARMER FOR LESS THAN ONE HOUR.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND GAPS UNDER THE BACK DOOR GREATER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH. [CA] REDUCE THE GAPS TO LESS THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH.

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