Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Annam Bistro & Cafe
1295 First St
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Sep 21, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 18, 2026
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
The following was observed: -1 live cockroach on the floor behind the front counter -1 dead cockroach behind shelve in dry storage room -2 dead cockroaches behind two door refrigerator in kitchen. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE COCKROACHES, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE COCKROACHES MAY BE ENTERING THE BUILDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE COCKROACHES. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $290 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR OR $664/2-HOUR MINIMUM DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS, AND UPON INSPECTOR AVAILABILITY. CALL MARCELA AT 408-687-3451 WHEN READY FOR A RE-INSPECTION.
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 18, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Paper plates are being stored within the restroom at the time of inspection. [CA] Remove any food products or utensils from the restroom.
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 issuesminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer (quats) within the 3-compartment sink was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. No active ware-washing is taking place and sanitizer dispenser is not pulling. [CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium. [SA] Facility will manually add sanitizer into the 3-compartment sink when needed.
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 K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Paper towels outside of paper towel dispenser within the restroom. [CA] Paper towels shall be stored inside the dispenser to prevent potential contamination.
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 problemsminorCode 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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 10, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Hand wash station within the back prep area was blocked at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand washing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Items blocking hand wash station were removed at the time of inspection.
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 problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Ceiling panel is missing on top of one of the reach ins. [CA] Install missing ceiling panel back. 2. Walls within the facility are starting to stain with grease build up. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. 3. Exit door in the back of the facility has a large gap in top and bottom of door. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
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 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 issuesminorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Facility has installed the following new pieces of equipment since the final inspection (2/8/24): Dish washer (under 3-compartment), new reach in, portable induction burners, and a new panini press. [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. Facility will have to submit into plan check. Submit documents within 3-weeks (7/31/25). REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Mutliple dead cockroaches noted within the back dry storage area; noted on the floor of the facility. No evidence of live vermin within the facility at the time of inspection. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Submit copies of most recent pest control to specialist for review.
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 K39Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Unable to provide a food probe thermometer at the time of inspection. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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 issuesminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Unable to provide a current food manger certification at the time of inspection. Per PIC, cook has a certification but not on site. [CA] Obtain a food manger certification within 60-days. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply my result in enforcement action. Submit copy to specialist 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, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 9, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K24Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Person in charge present and performing duties
Inspector’s notes
No employee was in charge at the time of inspection. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
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 K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Facility has installed the following new pieces of equipment since the final inspection (2/8/24): Dish washer (under 3-compartment), new reach in, and a new panini press. [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. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Unable to provide test strips for chlorine at the time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitation method used during manual or mechanical ware-washing. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.
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 K39Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Unable to provide a food probe thermometer at the time of inspection. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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 issuesminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Multiple wiping cloths located outside of sanitizer bucket. [CA] 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Unable to provide a food manger certification and food handler cards at the time of inspection. [CA] Obtain a new food manger certification within 60-days and food handler cards for employees within 30-days. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.
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, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source