96
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
4
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Apr 14, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION123 days ago

In conjunction with CO0159364. Exit interview conducted via phone call with Manager Omar. Report emailed to General Manager Omar at Omar@thegoodsalad.com any new construction, remodeling or structural change to the food facility, removing or installing new equipment, or any significant menu change, must submit complete plans to DEH Plan Check. Plan check requirements may be obtained at www. https://deh.santaclaracounty.gov/ Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400

Inspection Timeline

Apr 14, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 96/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
96
Aug 6, 2025
PassedScore: 89/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
89
Oct 22, 2024
PassedScore: 90/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
90
Aug 22, 2024
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
13
Non-Critical
14
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections

Complete inspection history

4 inspections
PassLatest Apr 14, 2026
96/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

In conjunction with CO0159364. Exit interview conducted via phone call with Manager Omar. Report emailed to General Manager Omar at Omar@thegoodsalad.com any new construction, remodeling or structural change to the food facility, removing or installing new equipment, or any significant menu change, must submit complete plans to DEH Plan Check. Plan check requirements may be obtained at www. https://deh.santaclaracounty.gov/ Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400

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

    Induction burner used for reheating pre-packaged cooked soup observed at back kitchen next to prep sink. No mechanical ventilation exemption provided for induction burner. [CA]: Relocate induction burner underneath existing type 1 hood or submit a completed application for exemption from mechanical ventilation.

  • K24: Person in charge present and performing duties

    No person in charge available during inspection. [CA]: A person in charge shall be available during all hours of operation.

Pass Aug 6, 2025
89/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Discussed the following: -health permit is expiring on 08/31/2025. Ensure health permit is renewed prior to expiration date. Failure to comply may lead to enforcement actions. -any new construction, remodeling or structural change to the food facility, removing or installing new equipment, or any significant menu change, must submit complete plans to DEH Plan Check. Plan check requirements may be obtained at www. https://deh.santaclaracounty.gov/ Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400

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

    Cold water valve at 3 comp sink observed loose. [CA]: Secure cold water valve.

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

    A warmer is being used to reheat lentil soup. [CA]: Warmer is not approved for reheating food items. Discontinue use of warmer for reheating food.

  • K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented

    Pre-packaged watermelon juice within 2 door reach in cooler does not have a label. Manager stated that the juice is made at their headquarters in San Jose and packaged on site for sale. [CA]: Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight 3) quantity of contents 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. NOTE: Unpasteurized juice shall bear a warning label.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    *REPEAT VIOLATION* Multiple open bags of dry food observed at dry storage area. [CA]: Open bags of dry food shall be transferred to food grade containers or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    *REPEAT VIOLATION* At the prep line cooler top wells, homemade dressings (contains dairy) measured at 47F. Per Manager, dressings were stored in the prep line bottom reach in and placed in the top wells approximately 10-15 minutes prior to measurement. Dressings observed stored beyond the fill lines of the top well inserts. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) shall be cold held at 41F or below. [SA]: Homemade dressings that were beyond the overfill lines were relocated to the bottom reach in to cool down. Note: dressings in the middle and bottom of the inserts measured at 41F.

Pass Oct 22, 2024
90/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Health Permit delivered on site.

2 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    MAJOR: At the vegetable prep line cooler top wells, ranch sauce measured at 51F. Manager stated sauce was relocated from walk in cooler to unit approximately 30 minutes prior to measurement. Ambient temperature of top well measured at 50F. MINOR: At the vegetable prep line cooler top wells, pesto caesar sauce measured at 48F. Manager stated sauce was relocated from walk in cooler to unit approximately 30 minutes prior to measurement. Ambient temperature of top well measured at 50F. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. Discontinue use of the top wells of the unit for PHF's until it is able to properly cold hold PHFs. [COS]: PHFs were relocated to rapidly cool down.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    At the dry storage rack, open bags of dry food were observed. [CA]: Ensure all open bags of dry food are immediately transferred to food grade containers or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid

Pass Aug 22, 2024
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: THE GOOD SALAD NEW OWNER: NINJA EATS LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP10. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1107 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: 9/1/24 - 8/31/25 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 8/22/24 *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. NOTE: THE FACILITY IS NOT IN OPERATION YET. ENSURE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ARE FULLY STOCKED PRIOR TO OPERATING.

5 reported violations
  • K49: Permits available
  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    MISSING THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS. [CA] PROVIDE LOCKERS.

  • K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available

    MISSING A COUPLE OF HAND WASH SIGNS AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. [CA] PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS. COS

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

    FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] REMOVE THE MOLD.

  • K49: Permits available

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