Santa Clara County, CA

BBQ Chicken

Name: BBQ Chicken
Address: 1795 Hillsdale Av # 60, Santa Clara County, CA

1795 Hillsdale Av # 60

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 22, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Measured ambient air temperature of 2 door reach in at 49F. [CA] Repair refrigeration unit to maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F. 2. Found condenser in walk-in-cooler leaking. Observed bucket used to capture leak. [CA] Repair refrigerator condenser.

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

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Major: 1. Measured box of shell eggs holding at 53F on counter top in back prep area. 2. Measured the following PHFs holding between 50F - 53F in 2 door cold top at cooks line: raw chicken and pooled eggs. Per operator, PHFs placed in unit for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator directed to add ice to unit and/or relocate PHFs. Minor: Measured the following PHFs holding between 44F - 48F in 2 door cold top/reach in and 1 door cold top: raw chicken, raw boneless chicken and sausage for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold 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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lacking single use paper towel at the hand wash station located near 1-compartment sink. Note: Another hand wash station located at cooks line nearby. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers. [COS] Operator restocked.

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.

May 12, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Found several newly added equipments: (4x) fryer (Pitco), warmer unit (Prince Castle), 6 burner stove top (BlueAir), 2 door cold/reach in (BlueAir) and slushie device. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). **Operator directed to go through plan check and submit paperwork for all the above equipments.**

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Lacking employee lockers on site. [CA] Provide lockers for employees personal items.

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 insects

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Major: Lacking single use paper towel at the ONLY hand wash station in restroom. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Operator directed to restock. Minor: Lacking soap at the hand wash station located near warewash area. Note: Another hand wash station nearby where soap and paper towel is provided.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Found leaking cold water knob at mop sink when turned on. [CA] Secure leak. 2. Found ice machine drain line directly in floor sink. [CA] Provide a minimum of 1 inch air gap between floor sink and tubing.

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, May 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 1, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K19Food temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

Observed a general consumer advisory note on menu, however consumer advisory notice does not indicate which food items are served raw. [CA] Indicate food items that are served raw.

In plain English

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Found employees clothing stored on rack next to food items in back prep area. [CA] Employee's personal effects (cell phone, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage. 2. Found mopping equipment stored directly in mop sink. Observed mop rack available for use. [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

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lacking chlorine test strip to test concentration of sanitizer at dish machine. Operator ONLY has quat test strips. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Found several containers of food stored on floor in back prep area. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired food handlers card. [CA] Renew food handlers card.

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 issues

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Found open bulk bags of flour and other food contact on racks. [CA] Once bulk bags are open, store food content in sealed food grade containers.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Major: Measured container of imitation crab holding at 58F at counter near sushi line for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate PHFs to refrigeration unit. Minor: Measured the following PHFs holding between 45F - 46F in 1 door reach in/cold top for less than 4 hours: salmon and raw shrimp. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 5, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Found aluminum foil used to line prep table at cooks line. [CA] Discontinue using aluminum foil, use approved mat linings.

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 K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Found a newly added hand wash station at cooks line directly plumb. [CA] All new added sinks shall go through plan check for prior approval of installation. Facility shall hereby submit plans with Santa Clara County Plan Check Department within 48 hours and/or remove sinks immediately.

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

Found drain line for ice machine directly in floor sink. [CA] Provide a minimum of 1 inch air gap between drain line and floor sink.

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 K36Equipment and utensils