Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Alma Dessert
165 S Murphy Av # D
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4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jan 12, 2026
Conditional Pass
9 recorded violations
criticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1) Handwash sink located in the prep area is not operable and fully obstructed with equipment stored on the basin of the sink. 2) Handwash sink located in the restroom is obstructed and did not have single-use paper towels available. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be kept unobstructed, readily accessible, and able to provide warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels for employees to wash their hands when required. [SA] Employee relocated obstructions from the sink, placed paper towels in the restroom, and will use the adjacent prep sink or three compartment sink to wash their hands while the sinks are empty.
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 K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Potentially hazardous food, boba, is subject to time and was not time-marked. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods that are subject to time rather than temperature shall be time-marked with the start/end of a maximum 4 hours where it shall be discarded if not used. [COS] Employee time-marked the boba.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Florescent tube lights above food storage and prep area located in the back of the facility do not have a cover. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded with a cover, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Boxes of food are stored on the floor under the dry storage shelves. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor to protect from contamination and to allow ease of frequent cleaning.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of black mold-like debris around the floor sink located by the ice machine. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize nonfood contact surfaces to prevent the accumulation of debris.
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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed washing utensils and equipment at the dump sink and did not complete the sanitizing step. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM). [COS] Employee set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer measured at 100 ppm. Previously washed utensils were placed inside to complete the sanitizing step. Minor violation: Mold and grime-like substance observed on the inside panels of the ice machine. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize the inside panels of the ice machine.
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 K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Whipping cream in the upright reach-in cooler located in front of the counter was measured at 46F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Four dead cockroaches were observed in the facility. Two by the mop sink; one by the restroom door; and one behind the ice machine. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of vermin and vermin debris. Did not observed further evidence that would suggest an activity infestation. Clean and sanitize affected areas. Follow-up inspection will be conducted and if additional evidence of cockroaches are observed then facility may be subject to further enforcement action.
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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety Certificate for Manager is not available for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 2, 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
1. Observed Vermin: Cockroaches documented in the following areas: - 1 live adult in the crack between two panels of the wall behind the water heater - 1 live adult inside of the wall-mounted power strip in the back food storage area - 1 dead juvenile on the wall behind boxes of cardboard in the back food storage area - 1 dead nymph on the lid of a food container 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisors Notified: S. Lew, J. Rubingh 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Zhiang, 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.
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, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source