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TAPIOCA EXPRESS

2200 EASTRIDGE LP # 2000, SAN JOSE, CA, 95122 +14089603660
Pass
82
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Mar 25, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION143 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Tapioca Express NEW OWNER: LMSJ9 Inc. The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP09. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $664.00 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: 04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027 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 03/25/2026 *Permit condition: N/A *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. * Time as a public health control (TPHC) written procedures reviewed and provided to operator. * Tentative start date: May 2026.

Inspection Timeline

Mar 25, 2026Latest
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jun 24, 2025
PassedScore: 82/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
82

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
8
Non-Critical
9
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Mar 25, 2026
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Tapioca Express NEW OWNER: LMSJ9 Inc. The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP09. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $664.00 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: 04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027 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 03/25/2026 *Permit condition: N/A *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. * Time as a public health control (TPHC) written procedures reviewed and provided to operator. * Tentative start date: May 2026.

4 reported violations
  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

    Minor leak observed below the left side dump sink at the front service area. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. Investigate cause and repair in an approved manner.

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

    Observed leaky faucet at the left dump sink at the front service area. Hot water faucet at the right dump sink at the front service area inoperable at the time. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. [COS] Main water line for hot water faucet at the right dump sink was turned on. Water provided through faucet.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water at the food preparation sink measured at 109.3F. Hot water at the three-compartment ware wash sink measured at 108.5F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Hand soap dispenser at the hand wash sink at the front service inoperable. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. ** Facility is not yet operating. PIC provided additional dispenser for replacement.

Pass Jun 24, 2025
82/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

5 reported violations
  • K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & recordsCritical

    Two types of tapioca pearls subjected to time as a public health control (TPHC) were not labeled. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. ** Repeat violation. Note: If violation is to be observed during the next routine inspection, usage of TPHC will be revoked. All PHF items will be subjected to temperature control only.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Cases of food and utensils maintained on floor on top of cardboard. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Employee lacked food handler card. [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. ** Repeat violation

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

    Facility has added a dual waffle maker at the front service area to prepare hot slider sandwiches. Per employee, items were added onto the menu recently. Waffle maker was maintained at the front service area, not under any time of ventilation system. Ingredients of the slider does not include any raw PHF items. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. - Relocate waffle makers under type II hood system in the kitchen. Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be on while cooking is taking place.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Hand soap dispenser at the hand wash station at the front service counter inoperable. Employee stated that the dispenser stopped working today and that hands were being washed at the hand sink by the three-compartment sink, less than 10 ft away. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations 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.