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Santa Clara County, CA

Binh Minh Restaurant

2155 Story Rd

Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Dec 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food Handler's Card lacking for a couple employees. [Corrective Action] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed mold like substance inside of the ice machine near the ice chute. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside of the ice machine. Recommend creating a cleaning schedule.

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 problems
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Multiple unused equipments observed at the rear of the facility. [Corrective Action] Remove and unused equipments from the premise. 2. Observed accumulation of flattened cardboard boxes stored next to the backside of the building. Per manager, the cardboards are removed weekly. [Corrective Action] Store flattened cardboards away from the building. Recommend operator to obtain a recycling bin.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 16, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Faked dog sausage (number 2) on menu. Per PIC, sausage is actually made from pork. No dog meat inside. Sausage is made in facility. [CA] Food offered for human consumption shall be honestly presented in a way that does not mislead or misinform the consumer.

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 problems
minorCode K42Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Only compost/ organic dumpster and grease collection bin observed on site. Observed piles of cardboard stored outside of facility. Per PIC, trash was discarded to compost/organic dumpster. Cardboard was stored and take to recycle company for money. [CA] Provide trash pick up service. Observed facility uses plastic and items that are non compost and not recyclable.

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 issues
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Dishmachine sanitizer concentration measured at 25ppm. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. PIC contacted dishmachine company to maintain and adjust dishmachine.

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 problems
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Minor leakage from dishmachine. [CA] Repair leakage.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Missing test strip to test dishmachine sanitizer concentration. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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 problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Plastic bags were used to store meat in freezer. [CA] Use food grade containers or material to store food items.

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 16, 2024 · Original Source

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