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Santa Clara County, CA

Cha Cha Sushi

547 W Capitol Ex

Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL POTS WITH FOOD (LETTUCE AND RICE) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A BOWL BEING USED FOR THE RICE. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

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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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criticalCode K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN THE DANGER ZONE: DUMPLINGS 68F AND CRAB SALAD 63F 4 LBS. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D

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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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK WAS MISSING PAPER TOWELS. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.

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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.

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minorCode K26Food temperature

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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FISH BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK. [CA] FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL ONLY BE THAWED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41°F OR BELOW, 2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO HOURS AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70°F OR BELOW, AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES INTO THE SINK DRAIN, 3) IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE PREPARATION, 4) AS A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.

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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

THE FOOD WORKER PICKED UP A LARGE BOWL WITH RICE FROM THE FLOOR AND PLACED IT ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE. [CA] DO NOT PLACE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED FROM THE FLOOR TO A FOOD PREP SURFACE. NOTE: THE CUTTING BOARD WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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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.

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER 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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 16, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE POT WITH VINEGAR STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND THE POTS WITH SUSHI RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE COOKING AREA. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. DO NOT STORE THE SUSHI RICE NEAR THE HAND WASH SINK.

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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 A BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SUGAR. [CA] USE ONLY FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source

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