Follow-Up Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Banh Xeo Ngon
3005 Silver Creek Rd Ste 176
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3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Mar 4, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
8 recorded violations
minorCode K32Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
FOUND PREPACKAGED BACK CHOI IN BRINE WITH NO LABEL. . [CA] PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ON THE LABEL: 1. NAME OF THE FOOD 2. CONTENTS OF THE FOOD (IE. OZ OR #) 3. INGREDIENTS 4. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE OF RAID FOR INSECTS ON THE SHELF IN THE BACK. [CA] THERE SHALL NOT BE ANY STORAGE OF INSECT SPRAY IN THE PREMISES.
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
FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS EXPIRED. [CA] PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS.
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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 25 PPM. [CA] PROVIDE CONCENTRATION AT 100 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
FOUND 2 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 DEAD COCKROACHES AT THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK, ONE DEAD COCKROACH AT THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE AND 2 DEAD COCKROACHES BY THE REACH IN FREEZER. [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 $323 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR OR $645/2-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 insectsminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HOOD BAFFLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. [CA] CLEAN THE BAFFLES MORE OFTEN.
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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK ROOM WHERE THE REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ARE. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS MORE OFTEN.
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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
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, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A CONTAINER WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
THE SIDE DOOR IS OPEN. [CA] ALL DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED TO PREVENT VERMIN FROM COMING INSIDE THE FACILITY.
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 K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TWO NON WORKING LIGHTS AT THE HOOD. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.
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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FLY ACTIVITY. [CA] ELIMINATE ALL FLY PRESENCE.
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, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source