Follow-Up Inspection
Apr 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Bijan Bakery & Cafe
170 S Market St
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4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
Pass
8 recorded violations
criticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Timers were not on for the croissants and steamed milks. Per staff, they had been made at 7 am. [CA] PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) shall be discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when food is removed from temperature control. [COS] Items were discarded per TPHC guidelines. Educated on importance of complying with TPHC written procedures.
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
Dead cockroaches were observed in the following areas: - smushed against a cabinet door in the front service area. - dead on a sticky trap under the stove - dead under an upright cooler. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. Provide pest control reports for the next 2 months.
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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Repeat Violation: There is a ceiling tile missing above the dry storage area that holds the flours. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. 2. The corner guard near the stove is detaching. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair. Reattach and seal.
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
1. The paper towel dispenser in the kitchen was empty. A roll of paper towels was available nearby. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. 2. Repeat Violation: The hand sink in the back prep area was obstructed. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible 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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
The stove and sheet trays next to the stove have an accumulation of debris and grease. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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 K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: Bulk food items in the dry storage area were not stored in containers with lids. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
The toilet is leaking. [CA] Ensure to maintain toilet and toilet facilities in good repair.
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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. The faucet at the front of house handwash station is leaking. 2. The water line at the kitchen handwash station is leaking. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Apr 25, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
6 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
1. Scoop handles in the flour bins were in direct contact with the flours. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. 2. Facility is reusing sour cream and yogurt containers to hold jams and jellies. [CA] Single use food container (e.g. soy sauce container, milk carton, apple juice container, can food, wine bottle) shall not be reused to store food. 3. Repeat Violation: Pressurized tanks of carbon dioxide are not secured to a rigid structure. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.
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 issuescriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Major Violation: Live cockroaches of all life stages were observed in the front area of the facility near the hand sink and the juice presser. A dead cockroach and hatched ootheca were observed in the back of house near the small storage area under the stairs. Cockroach droppings were found near the small storage area under the stairs. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved. Contact District Specialist at (408) 918-2726 to schedule a reinspection. 2. Small flies were found throughout the facility, particularly near the three compartment sink. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin.
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 K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The hand sink in the back prep area was obstructed. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible 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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
There is a ceiling tile missing above the dry storage area that holds the flours. [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 problemscriticalCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
The mop sink is not draining. [CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized. [SA] There is a sanitary sewer available in the back premises of the building. The mop sink is elevated and located out of the way from food preparation areas. Correct within 24 hours.
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 problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Bulk food items in the dry storage area were not stored in containers with lids. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source