Follow-Up Inspection
May 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Chandni Chowk
3775 Lafayette St
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The full inspection history
3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
May 11, 2026
Conditional Pass
8 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Non-functional ice machine stored under the food preparation sink drain board. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
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 insectsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Employee food handler cards are not available. [CA] 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 issuesminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed an unapproved machine stored outside in the unapproved storage area. PIC stated that the machine is used to make dumplings. [CA] Remove unapproved equipment. New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
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 issuescriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee wash a sheet pan and pot with water only at the food preparation sink. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Employee washed washes within the 3 compartment sink and sanitized with 200 ppm 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 problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed 1 dead cockroach body of plastic to-go cups at the preparation line. Observed additional dead cockroaches in the following areas: - Below the cook line preparation refrigerator - in the corner adjacent to the rear entry door - in the non-functional ice machine. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. [COS] Containers were discarded. Areas were cleaned and sanitized. No live cockroaches observed at the time of 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 insectsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks quat sanitizer test strips. [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 problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
The two compartment food preparation sink has separated from the wall frp. [CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface. Seal two compartment sink to wall surface.
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 problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Bulk dry foods (noodles, potatoes, onions, etc) stored outside in the side alley. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility. Relocate all food into the facility.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed large pot of masala, container of chicken and various other foods stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Store foods at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed tandoori oven added to the cookline. [Corrective Action] Submit an application to the Plan Check Program at this department for the approval of the tandoori oven.
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 issuesminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1. Lack of wall mounted soap dispenser at the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Install wall mounted soap dispenser at the handwash sink. 2. Observed washing hands in the food prep sink. No active food prep in the food prep sink at the time of inspection. [Corrective Action] Ensure hands are properly washed in the handwash 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 problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Grease accumulation observed on the floor under the cooking equipments at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Paint on the walk-in cooler door and the dry storage door observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Maintain paint in good condition. Ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. 3. Observed areas of the floors in the kitchen where cement was filled in. [Corrective Action] Ensure flooring material is easily cleanable, durable and smooth.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source