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Santa Clara County, CA

Amber India Foods

556 S Milpitas Bl

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 4, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed water leak from the pipe in the hole in the ceiling in the men's restroom. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak. 2. Observed water leak from the drain pipe at the prep sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Multiple Potentially Hazardous Foods in the 2 door prep cooler (left) in the front kitchen were measured at between 43 - 46 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain PHFs at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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.

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Boxes of food observed stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Store all foods at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed hole in the ceiling due to water leak from pipe in the men's restroom. [Corrective Action] Repair the ceiling. 2. Observed damaged floor and worn down grout at the warewash area, prep area, and cookline at the back kitchen. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 3. Damaged or missing cove base observe in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the cove base. 4. Ice formation observed on the floor in the walk-in freezer due to drainage issue from the evaporator. [Corrective Action] Clear off all ice from the floor and repair evaporator.

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.

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Food grime accumulation on the rubber seals on the prep coolers in the front kitchen. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 22, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Boxes of food and buckets observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Stored foods at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Water leak at the drain pipe at the handwash sink in the large kitchen by the cookline. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Worn out floor grout in high traffic areas in the kitchens. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors 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.

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

1. One of the toilets in the women's restroom observed out-of-order. [Corrective Action] Maintain toilets in good condition and functional. 2. One of the urinals in the men's restroom observed out-of order. [Corrective Action] Maintain urinals in good condition and functional. 3. Toilet paper not stored in the toilet paper dispenser in all of the toilet stalls. [Corrective Action] Store toilet papers in the toilet paper dispenser.

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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION. The chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher at the large kitchen was measured at 0 ppm. No active use of the dishwasher at the time of inspection. [Corrective Action] Maintain chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Ambient air in the 2 door upright cooler in the hallway was measured at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large chunk of ice build up near the fan. [Corrective Action] Ensure refrigeration unit is working properly maintain temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. There should not be a large chunk of ice near the fan.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink at the warewash area observed broken off the wall. There are other handwash sinks closeby. [Corrective Action] Re-attached the handwash sink and ensure it is fully functioning.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

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