84
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100%
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3
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PASSED
Jan 6, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION221 days ago

Pass thru window observed cut out at the former dry storage room. New equipments installed in the facility such as keg dispenser cooler, 2x self-service coolers, and soda fountain. Facility opens from 1130 - 1500. Per kitchen manager, the Potentially Hazardous Foods left out at room temperature above the self-service cooler are discarded after lunch service and not returned back into refrigeration. *Note: Dinner service is from 1600 - 2200 which is over 4 hours. Potentially Hazardous Foods left out at room temperature must be discarded within 4 hours after taken out from refrigeration or after cooked.

Inspection Timeline

Jan 6, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 84/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
84
Apr 24, 2025
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jan 8, 2025
PassedScore: 91/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
91

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17
Non-Critical
17
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Jan 6, 2026
84/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Pass thru window observed cut out at the former dry storage room. New equipments installed in the facility such as keg dispenser cooler, 2x self-service coolers, and soda fountain. Facility opens from 1130 - 1500. Per kitchen manager, the Potentially Hazardous Foods left out at room temperature above the self-service cooler are discarded after lunch service and not returned back into refrigeration. *Note: Dinner service is from 1600 - 2200 which is over 4 hours. Potentially Hazardous Foods left out at room temperature must be discarded within 4 hours after taken out from refrigeration or after cooked.

7 reported violations
  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water at the 3 compartment sink was measured at a maximum temperature of 114 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the 3 compartment sink.

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

    Pressurized cylinders (CO2 tanks) observed not secured to a rigid structure. [Corrective Action] Ensure pressurized cylinders are secured to a rigid structure.

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

    1. Observed new equipments installed in the facility such as two self-service coolers, keg dispenser cooler, and soda fountain machine. [Corrective Action] All new equipments shall be approved by the Plan Check Program at this department before using. Submit plans and equipment spec sheets to this department. 2. Frost and ice formation observed at the door jam of the walk-in freezer due to door not able to properly close. [Corrective Action] Ensure walk-in freezer door properly closes.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Employee lack Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] 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.

  • K42: Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    Observed refrigerator, old wooden tables and other various items at the rear or the facility. Per kitchen manager, the items were supposed to be picked up but due to the holidays, the trash schedule has been disrupted. [Corrective Action] Ensure unused equipments are removed from the facility.

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

    Observed four tables at the customer dining area utilizing the hot plate without the use of an approved hood. The facility only came with 14 original Type 2 hoods. [Corrective Action] Proper exhaust ventilation shall be provided at each table utilizing the hot plate. Remove tables without an above approved hood. Facility may require to install hoods to accommodate the extra tables.

  • K31: Consumer self service does prevent contamination

    Lack of sneeze guard on the self-service coolers at the service area. Food on display shall be protected from cross-contamination, by the use of an approved sneeze guard that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed.

Pass Apr 24, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Shabu Shabu Kiwami NEW OWNER: Shin Kiwami Group The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process 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: 05/01/2025 - 04/30/2026 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 04/23/2025. *Permit condition: No food products shall be stored in the two outdoor storage units. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

6 reported violations
  • K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available

    Lack of handwashing sign in the restrooms. [Corrective Action] Post a handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the restrooms.

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

    1. Cove base tiles at the walk-in freezer does not appear to be installed properly. [Corrective Action] Repair the cove base tiles. 2. Portion of the wall between the walk-in freezer and the dry storage room observed deteriorated. [Corrective Action] Repair the wall. 3. Floor between the restrooms and the entry way into kitchen observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Repair the floor.

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

    To-go containers observed stored in the restroom. [Corrective Action] No food related products shall be stored in the restroom.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Heavy grime on the light switch in the dry storage room. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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

    Employee locker in the dry storage room observed positioned in a way that is hard to access. [Corrective Action] Re-locate the employee locker or re-position.

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

    Dead mouse observed in the outdoor storage unit (the one with the water heater). No foods stored in that storage unit. [Corrective Action] Clean areas of dead rodents.

Pass Jan 8, 2025
91/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Grease accumulation on the sides of the cooking equipments. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Multiple Potentially Hazardous Foods in the walk-in cooler were measured at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrected on Site] Operator turned down the thermostat and before leaving the facility, the items in the walk-in cooler were measured at 42 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Open bag of flour observed stored in the outside storage room. [Corrective Action] Only unopened pre-packaged foods may be stored in the outside storage room. When opened store the open bag of flour in a container with tight fitting lid.

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

    1. Cove base tiles under the door of the walk-in freezer observed separating from the wall and missing the grout. [Corrective Action] Maintain cove base tiles in good condition. Make necessary repairs. 2. Discoloration of the ceiling panels in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Clean the ceiling panels.

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