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CELIAS BANQUET HALL

37 N 27TH ST, SAN JOSE, CA, 95116 +14085044567
Pass
82
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
2
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Jan 15, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION212 days ago

Notes: - The upstairs bar continues to be used as a store front with no food storage or preparation. - Food facility does not prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous foods. The kitchen is only operated by caterers during private events. - Per PIC, they will start using the kitchen to prepare and serve food to comply with future State of California Alcohol and Beverage Control requirements. Submit a revised menu to this department for approval. - Per PIC, they are pursuing a Conditional Use Permit with the City of San Jose to change concepts from an event hall to a night club. PIC inquired about plan check requirements to install necessary handwash sinks in the downstairs bars and an ice machine. - PIC requested for permit category to not be downgraded and remain as a FP10.

Inspection Timeline

Jan 15, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 82/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
82
Jan 9, 2025
PassedScore: 87/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
87

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
6
Non-Critical
8
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Jan 15, 2026
82/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Notes: - The upstairs bar continues to be used as a store front with no food storage or preparation. - Food facility does not prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous foods. The kitchen is only operated by caterers during private events. - Per PIC, they will start using the kitchen to prepare and serve food to comply with future State of California Alcohol and Beverage Control requirements. Submit a revised menu to this department for approval. - Per PIC, they are pursuing a Conditional Use Permit with the City of San Jose to change concepts from an event hall to a night club. PIC inquired about plan check requirements to install necessary handwash sinks in the downstairs bars and an ice machine. - PIC requested for permit category to not be downgraded and remain as a FP10.

5 reported violations
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    A couple dead cockroaches were observed in the downstairs bar. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. Provide pest control as necessary.

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

    1. There is dried food debris throughout the kitchen. Per PIC the kitchen is only used by private parties that bring caterers. 2. The downstairs bar with the beer tap cooler has an accumulation of dust and debris. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the food facility clean and in good repair.

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

    Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Repeat Violation: Facility does not have a Food Safety Certificate available upon request. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    The only handwash sink in the kitchen lacked paper towels in the dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [SA] Facility provided a roll of paper towels for use.

Pass Jan 9, 2025
87/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Notes: - Facility is using the upstairs bar as a store front for their merchandise business. Per PIC, The ice machine in the bar area will not be available for the commissary operation. - Food facility does not prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous foods. A permit change to FP06, FP07, or FP08 may occur pending square footage of the facility. Facility allows outside caterers to set up buffets and serve from the counter window. Clients purchase and operate the bar downstairs. The kitchen is used as a commissary area for a mobile food facility.

3 reported violations
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    1. In the downstairs event area, at the bar area, there is no hand wash sink or hand wash station available. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Provide a hand wash station in the bar area. If installation of a sink is required ensure to submit plans to our plan check department. Visit www.ehinfo.org for more information. [SA] Soap and paper towels were made available for the first compartment of the three compartment sink. 2. In the kitchen area, at the hand wash sink, the soap dispenser was empty with a pump bottle of soap available for use. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

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

    Facility does not have the testing materials for their choice of sanitizer, chlorine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Facility does not have a Food Safety Certificate available upon request. PIC obtained a Food Handler Card since Change of Ownership. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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