Follow-Up Inspection
Nov 25, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Al Forat Market
924 E Fremont Av
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Oct 3, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 3, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 26, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
7 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Lack of food manager certificate. [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.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuescriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed flies on cutting boards for meat and on meat cutting/slice machine. Observed dead cockroaches in crevices of sliding doors of large display refrigerators and on surface inside the refrigerator. No food in the refrigerator at this time. [CA] A food facility shall not be operating if there is gross contamination of food- contact surfaces that may result in the contamination of food products. The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility until all food contact surfaces have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Re-wash and sanitize all uncleaned food contact surface, utensils or equipment.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Lack of hand wash soap or paper towels at the hand wash sink. [CA] Provide single use paper towels in dispenser and hand soap dispenser at all times. [SA] Soap bottle and napkins provided.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: 1 live cockroach observed on bottom shelf of prep table of weighing machine in front of display refrigerator. 1 live nymph in the display refrigerator 10+ dead cockroaches in crevices of sliding doors of display refrigerators and inside the refrigerators. 10+ dead on sticky trap in the corner of food shelf and glass door refrigerator against walk in cooler wall. Observed several ootheca in crevices of sliding doors for display refrigerator. Observed multiple dead cockroaches in the unused ice machine outside the facility. Multiple rodent droppings on prep table, floor near back corner of storage area. Observed few traps set in the facility. 2 rodent droppings on top of meat display refrigerator. 2-3 droppings on refrigerator near baklawa display. Observed droppings at the back of the facility near bbq area. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Sabah, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider. Observed 10+ flies throughout the facility in prep area, warewash area, sales aisles and back bbq area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed a lot of clutter and unsued equipment and utensils in back storage room. There are 2 unused household bbq equipment in back storage and behind the facility. One unused bbq equipment and unused ice machine with dead cockroaches inside it. Multiple unused cardboard boxes, old ventilation hood, bucket filled with water [CA] Storage room shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Back and front doors of the facility are propped open. [CA] Keep both doors closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Observed new bbq grill equipment with gas cylinder being used behind the facility. Original approved bbq equipment has been removed and sitting behind the facility. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Discontinue using the equipment and provide plans to the department prior to continue using it.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple holes throughout the facility: Hole in the corner of ceiling near baklawa display, above walk in cooler, back storage room. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Observed openings at the bottom corner of the floor and wall in back storage room. Observed loose FRP panel near outlet in warewash area. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Mar 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed 20+ juvenile cockroaches in the crevices of sliding doors of both front display refrigerators. Observed multiple dead cockroaches at the entry door to walk in cooler. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
6 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed open ceiling panels and open wall panel in the back room of the facility. [CA] Repair ceiling and wall and maintain in good condition.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
*Repeat violation The toilet facility present with in the facility not operating. Owner and employees are using the restroom in the next door facility which is also owned by Al Forat owner. [CA] Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair. Repair the existing restroom with in Al Forat facility and provide proof to district inspector at sukhreet.kaur@deh.sccgov.org
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Observed two new bbq (Brand - Char broil) in the facility. One inside the facility and one outside near the approved bbq unit. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Cease and desist all operations, until final plan check approval has been received from this department.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Lack of food manager certificate and food handler cards. [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. 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.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K49Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is 1,383.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuescriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed 10+ adult and juvenile cockroaches in the empty ice machine. When ice machine lid was opened multiple cockroaches fell on the floor. Observed cockroach feces and cockroach hiding in the crevice above the door going to the back of the facility. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source