Santa Clara County, CA

Tleaf Green

Name: Tleaf Green
Address: 5353 Almaden Ex # 40-A, Santa Clara County, CA

5353 Almaden Ex # 40-A

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · 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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5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

The sanitizer in the wiping cloth container was at 0ppm quat. [CA]The quat must be kept at 200ppm in the wiping towel container.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed the cutting boards to have plastic particles falling off of 2 of them. [CA] Discontinue use of the cutting boards once they become deteriorated.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. [CA] Always store raw meat, seafood, and poultry below all other foods.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed several bulk food bins unlabeled. [CA] Label each bulk food bins with the contents.

In plain English

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, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 13, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed unlabeled bulk food bins. [CA] Each bulk food bin must be labeled.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

There is a bowl being used as a scoop and stored in the bulk food bin. [CA] Use scoops with handles and store with the handle not touching the food.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Both of the hand washing sinks were blocked with boxes and one did not have any soap in the dispenser. [CA] The hand sinks must be readily accessible and have soap in the dispensers. [COS] corrected.

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

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There were not any test strips available for the employees to use. [CA] Obtain proper test strips. The quat at the warewashing sink is at 0ppm. [CA] It must be at 200ppm.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed used wiping cloths on the tables. [CA] They must be stored in sanitizer between each 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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 30, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed small gnat like insects in the kitchen.[CA] Take effective measures to eliminate the insects. Protect food from the insects.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

The employee preparing food does not have a food handler card available. [CA] Each employee must have a food handler card if they will prepare or help prepare food.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the under counter refrigerator to have a broken/missing handle. [CA] Repair the refrigerator door. The under counter refrigerator handles have accumulation on them. [CA] Thoroughly clean them.

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, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 27, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 27, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 19, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed gnat-like flies in the kitchen. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate the insects.

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

The sanitizer in the dish sink was at 0ppm quat. [CA] Change the sink more often in order to keep it at 200ppm quat.

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Observed refrigerators without thermometers inside them at the prep area. [CA] Provide a thermometer inside every refrigerator.

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 K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Observed cans of Raid fogger in the kitchen. [CA] These must not be used in the food facility. Use only food facility approved means to get rid of insects inside the facility.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source