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Santa Clara County, CA

Cajun Bistro 7

3005 Silver Creek Rd Ste 116

Last inspected Jun 4, 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.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 4, 2026

Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND 3 PROPANE TANKS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] REMOVE THESE TANKS FROM THE FACILITY.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] WITHIN 2 WEEKS, PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS.

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 K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

FOUND WASTE WATER INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] DISCARD THE WASTE WATER IN THE SANITARY SEWER.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE CRAY FISH CONTAINERS IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH GREASE AND GRIME. [CA] CLEAN THE CONTAINERS MORE OFTEN.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE SAUSAGE AT 77F STORED ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE FOOD HAS BEEN OUTSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR FOR ABOUT 1 HR, PER OPERATOR. IT WAS PLACED BACK IN THE REFRIGERATOR.

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
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN 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
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WALLS AND FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK AND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHNE WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THESE AREAS MORE OFTEN.

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, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE RAW BEEF AT 62F ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE; THE BEEF WAS RELOCATED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR.

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
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

MISSING A PROBE TYPE THERMOMETER TO TAKE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE BEEF. [CA] PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

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, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Sep 9, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MUSSELS AT 72F, THE OYSTERS AT 62F, ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN, THE SHRIMP AT 51F AND THE COOKED NOODLES AT 67F AT THE FOOD PREP SINK. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE OPERATOR STATES THEY HAVE BEEN OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR. SA: THEY WERE RELOCATED TO THE REFRIGERATOR.

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
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CRAWFISH BEING SEPARATED (DEAD/ALIVE) ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND THE OYSTERS ON THE FLOOR AND THE MUSSELS ON THE FLOOR. [CA] ENSURE TO DO THIS ACTIVITY ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR SINK.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT: THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BELOW DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE HALL WAY TOWARDS THE RESTROOM, OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE COCKROACHES, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE COCKROACHES MAY BE ENTERING THE BUILDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE COCKROACHES. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $298 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR OR OR $645/2-HOUR MINIMUM DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS, AND UPON INSPECTOR AVAILABILITY. CALL MARCELA AT 408-687-3451 WHEN READY FOR A RE-INSPECTION.

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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Aug 5, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 31, 2025

Pass

11 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BEAN SPROUTS AT 62F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. COS: PER OPERATOR THE SPROUTS WERE HERE ONLY 1 HR. THEY WERE TRANSFERRED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR.

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
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND EVIDENCE OF FLY ACTIVITY.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A LARGE OPEN BAG OF SUGAR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] ONCE OPENED STORE ITS CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINER WITH A LID AND LABEL.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK HAS MOLD. THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.[CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS MORE OFTEN.

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

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A POT WITH CRAWFISH BEING WORKED ON ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] USE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS TO WORK ON CRAWFISH SEPARATION. FOUND BOXES WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K16Other

Official wording

Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE LAST 3 MONTHS OF OYSTER AND MUSSEL TAGS. [CA] STORE 3 MONTHS OF TAGS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.

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

FOUND THE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE. [CA] STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE THE ICE MACHINE OR IN A WAY THAT THE HANDLE DOES NOT TOUCH THE ICE.

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

1. FOUND A JACKET STORED ON THE DRY FOOD SHELF IN THE BACK ROOM. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. 2. FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. 3. FOUND THE FRONT DOOR OPEN. [CA] CLOSE THE DOOR.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FACILITY TO BE AROUND 85F WITH NO AIR CONDITIONER WORKING. [CA] ALL AREAS OF A FOOD FACILITY SHALL HAVE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION TO FACILITATE PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND TO PREVENT A REASONABLE CONDITION OF COMFORT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE, CONSISTENT WITH THE JOB PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR. DO NOT USE IT TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNTIL IT IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS MISSING PAPER TOWELS IN THE WALL DISPENSER. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. 2. FOUND THE EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK. [CA] USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source

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