Santa Clara County, CA

Angry Chickz

Name: Angry Chickz
Address: 375 Saratoga Av Ste H, Santa Clara County, CA

375 Saratoga Av Ste H

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 16, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Dirty spatula was left in a food prep sink. [CA] Dirty utensils shall always be left in the warewash sink at the dirty dishes side of side board.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

A gap was observed between mechanical exhaust hood above the cook line. [CA] Eliminate the gap to mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters to keep it maintained.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Cardboard in use to line table under the chicken marinating process. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. Large container holding Mac has no common name. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot running water at the restroom hand washing sink was measured 94F. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

TWO DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS WERE LEFT THE COUNTER AT THE TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. [CA] After use, wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

HANDLE OF RICE SCOOP WAS INSIDE THE WATER CONTAINER. [CA] Store handle in away that it will stay out of the water container and can easily grab.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 21, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Mop was left inside the mop bucket. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

A jug to scoop marconi was inside the hand washing sink. [CA] The hand washing sink shall be accessible and/or unobstructed at all times.

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.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Marinated chicken for frying was at room temperature. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA]Keep chicken container in a ice bath to maintained temperature at 41F and below. [COS] PIC wants to go with TPHC process.

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 temperature

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

A wooden pallet inside the walk in cooler with mold like stains. [CA] Soft wood such as wood wicker or pallets shall not be used as a food-contact surface. Hard maple or equivalent may be used as rolling pins or storage unit. Wooden pallets are not NSF approved storage unit.