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VENUS CAFE

1698 HOSTTETER RD # K, SAN JOSE, CA, 95131 +15104321487
Pass
91
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
3
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
May 5, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION102 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: ______Venus Cafe______________ NEW OWNER: ______Leung Tin Valley Inc._______ The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP_14_. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $_2,478.00_ 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_/_5_/_26_ *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.

Inspection Timeline

May 5, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 91/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
91
Jul 9, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jul 8, 2025
ConditionalScore: 70/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
70

Violations Analysis

3
Critical Violations
3 in last 3 inspections
10
Non-Critical
13
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest May 5, 2026
91/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: ______Venus Cafe______________ NEW OWNER: ______Leung Tin Valley Inc._______ The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP_14_. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $_2,478.00_ 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_/_5_/_26_ *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.

4 reported violations
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Hand wash station in the front of the facility and restrooms has soap dispensers that are not operational at the time of inspection. [CA] Fix the mounted soap dispensers at all hand wash stations. [SA] Hand pump soap dispensers are next to hand wash stations.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Bulk containers in the back of the facility are not labeled properly. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

  • 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.

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

    Personal belongings (jacket) noted within the dry storage area in the back of the facility. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces. Move to employee lockers.

Pass Jul 9, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This was a follow-up to the 7/8/25 routine inspection. PIC provided plumbing service receipt and stated they serviced the facility at 6pm last night. During today's inspection, the 3-compartment sink was filled with water then allowed to drain while the nearby handsink was running for a few minutes. No sewage backup was observed. Observed holding temperature violations for foods in the large right prep unit. PIC stated they had called a technician who stated that they are missing a part for the broken fan. ***Until the unit is repaired and able to keep foods at 41F and below, do not store foods inside this unit. Ice baths may be used in the prep inserts on top to maintain food temperatures, or TPHC with time-marking may be utilized. Due to observation of only one major violation, facility received a green placard. OK to operate. Report will be emailed to facility.

1 reported violation
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Measured temperatures of multiple foods in the right large prep unit to be 48 - 51F. PIC stated foods had been held since 11am today (approximately 2 hours prior). [CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or 135F and above. [COS] Foods were moved to the walk-in refrigerator.

Conditional Pass Jul 8, 2025
70/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

A follow up inspection will be conducted tomorrow to assess the major violations listed above. The first follow-up is free of charge. Any additional follow-up inspection(s) shall each be billed $298/hr during business hours. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. Please call Mindy Nguyen at (408) 918-3490 if there are any changes or updates. Email report/proof of plumber service to mindy.nguyen@deh.sccgov.org before end of day today. Repeat violations may result in enforcement action, including office hearings. Provided and discussed TPHC form. Due to technical difficulties, this report will be emailed to the facility.

8 reported violations
  • K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

    Observed raw meats thawing in standing water in the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall be thawed using one of the following methods: 1) Under refrigeration 2) Completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles 3) In a microwave oven 4) During the cooking process

  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical

    Observed sewage backup in the center floor drain in the kitchen. The 3-compartment sink had been full of water and was emptied all at once; per PIC, draining a large amount of water at one time caused the sewage backup, and the facility has been aware of a plumbing issue and has contacted the landlord. (Facility has another 2-compartment warewashing sink that is attached to a mechanical dishwasher.) [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. FACILITY SHALL NOT OPERATE WHILE THERE IS AN ACTIVE SEWAGE BACKUP. [SA] The sewage backup stopped after the water stopped running. The 3-compartment sink and the nearby handsink were turned on for a couple of minutes and no more sewage backup was observed. Employee mopped and cleaned the affected area. Clean and sanitize the affected area with 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm quaternary ammonia. A plumber must service the facility and address the problem by end of day today, and proof of plumbing service must be emailed to mindy.nguyen@deh.sccgov.org . Failure to comply may result in enforcement action, including facility closure. A follow-up inspection will be conducted within 24 hours to assess compliance. Consulted supervisor P. Mark. Note: PIC stated that during today's inspection, the 3-compartment sink was filled and emptied again, and no sewage backup was observed. A plumber must still service the facility before the follow-up inspection tomorrow.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    1) Observed black mold-like substance on the white panel inside the ice machine. [CA] Keep ice machine clean. 2) Measured chlorine in dishwasher to be 25ppm. Dishwasher was being actively used. [CA] Sanitize dishes in 50ppm chlorine. Repair dishwasher.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    1) Observed large garbage bin in front of handsink in the warewashing area. 2) Observed bucket in front of rear kitchen handsink. 3) At the front beverage prep handsink: observed clean equipment stored adjacent to handsink. [CA] Do not obstruct handsinks. Move clean equipment away from handsinks to prevent contamination when handwashing.

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

    Observed accumulation of food debris on floor under cooking equipment and in the floor sink under the prep sink under the hood. [CA] Keep floors clean.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    In the main kitchen prep area, on and inside prep units, measured internal temperature of multiple PHFs to be 47 - 53F: shredded cheese, hot dogs, cooked potatoes, spam, pooled eggs, raw chicken, fish ball, raw beef. Near the cookline, inside a metal pan with a lid: measured internal temperature of cooked pork to be 116F. PIC stated foods had been held since 11 or 11:30am today (less than 2 hours prior). [CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or 135F and above. [SA] Some foods will be served before the 4-hour time mark today. The large prep unit's temperature was adjusted to be colder. *REPEAT VIOLATION*

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

    The plumbing connected to the 3-compartment sink was not sufficient/in good working condition (see violation K22 above). [CA] Repair plumbing and maintain in good working condition.

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

    Observed foil was used as lining for shelves and bricks. [CA] Discard foil. Surfaces must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

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