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Santa Clara County, CA

Blue Pagoda

1617 N Capital Av

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Compressed gas cylinders stored on the dry storage area were not chained to a secure stand. [CA] To prevent possible accidents from falling compressed gas cylinder, all the cylinders must restrain to a secure stand.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

The maximum water temperature on the mechanical dishwasher was measured at 155 OF. [CA] If high temperature mechanical dishwasher is used to sanitize dishes, the minimum temperature must be adjusted to 160 OF. Until the mechanical dishwasher's temperature is raised to 160 OF, sanitizing must be done on the two-compartment wash sink (SA).

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 K30Other

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Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Some food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

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

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minorCode K27Other

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Some open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.

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minorCode K44Pests

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

Inspector’s notes

There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

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
minorCode K18Other

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Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

Inspector’s notes

The facility uses vinegar to acidify the rice to keep it at room temperature. It also deals with raw fish. [CA] If a facility uses special processing to store to improve the shelf life of potentially hazardous food products like rice, we must write a HACCP plan and standard operational procedure (SOP) to identify and evaluate the critical control points. Please provide an HACCP plan SOP for the facility.

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 21, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Some food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K18Other

Official wording

Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

Inspector’s notes

The facility uses vinegar to acidify the rice to keep it at room temperature. It also deals with raw fish. [CA] If a facility uses special processing to store to improve the shelf life of potentially hazardous food products like rice, we must write a HACCP plan and standard operational procedure (SOP) to identify and evaluate the critical control points. Please provide an HACCP plan SOP for the facility.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

An open cup employee drink was stored on the preparation table. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, employees may only drink with covered cup containers and store their drink in designated areas.

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
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces. The high temp mechanical dishwasher's measuring thermometer was not working properly as well. [CA] Replace it with a new one.

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 K19Food temperature

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Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

There was no consumer advisory note on the menu. [CA] If any food products are sold raw, partially cooked, or served medium rarely, the consumer must be notified by the employees, or a consumer advisory note must be written on the menu that specifies: 1) Specifically identify all meat/egg/seafood items that are offered raw or undercooked and 2) Include a reminder statement of the increased risk of foodborne illness from consuming such foods A. Written information regarding the safety of these FOOD items is available upon request. B. Document this on the menu, or C. Advise the customer orally with the following warning: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source

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