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CHIKIN DRIP

530 NEWHALL DR # 20, SAN JOSE, CA, 95110 +14087078707
Pass
87
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
2
Critical violations

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PASSED
Sep 17, 2025ROUTINE INSPECTION332 days ago

----- OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION ------ NEW FACILITY NAME: CHIKIN DRIP NEW OWNER: CHIKIN DRIP NEWHALL LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP13. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,148.00 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: 10/01/25 - 09/30/26. 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 09/17/25.

Inspection Timeline

Sep 17, 2025Latest
PassedScore: 87/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
87
Sep 11, 2024
PassedScore: 82/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
82

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 Sep 17, 2025
87/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

----- OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION ------ NEW FACILITY NAME: CHIKIN DRIP NEW OWNER: CHIKIN DRIP NEWHALL LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP13. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,148.00 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: 10/01/25 - 09/30/26. 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 09/17/25.

3 reported violations
  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Observed pressurized cylinder tanks are not securely stored. [CA] Pressurized cylinder tanks shall be securely stored and chained to a rigid structure. [COS] PIC attached a chain to the cylinder tanks during inspection.

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

    Observed several gnats and house flies throughout the food preparation area. [CA] The food facility shall be kept free of vermin and non-disease carrying insects.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    In the countertop warmer, measured mac & cheese at 108F. Per staff, mac & cheese was cooked and placed into warmer 2 hours prior to temperature measurement. Per staff, mac & cheese is made and replaced about every 2 hours. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [COS] Employees discarded the mac & cheese and cooked a new batch for hot holding. Measured new batch at 180F in the warmer.

Pass Sep 11, 2024
82/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Observed employee phone on prep table. [CA] Keep employee belongings separate and away from food prep and food storage areas.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Facility did not have Food Handler Cards available for review. [CA] 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.

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

    Observed approximately 3 flies in the back kitchen area. [CA] Eliminate vermin from facility; recommend working with professional pest control.

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

    CO2 tanks were not chained. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Observed potentially hazardous foods that measured in the temperature danger zone located in the food prep cold hold unit (sliced cheese 50F) and in hot holding area (french fries 112F). [CA] Ensure PHFs are properly cold held at 41F or below OR hot held at 135F or above. Repair, adjust or replace unit if necessary. [SA] PIC time marked the cheese and fries for 4 hours and will discard at 4:30pm.

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