Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 20, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Charlie's Tea
10825 N Wolfe Rd
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The full inspection history
3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 17, 2026
Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed mops stored in the 2-compartment sink. [corrective action] Store the mops on the mop hanger and allow the mops to dry over the janitorial sink. Note: Per employee, the 2-compartment sink is not used as a food preparation sink. There is another 1-compartment sink with indirect connection that is being use for food preparation.
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
Manager's Food Safety Certificate and employee's Food Handler Cards were not available. [corrective action] Ensure all employees have a valid Food Handler Card. At least one person employed at this facility shall have a manager's Food Safety Certificate. Keep all certificates on file at this facility.
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
Ambient temperature of both milk tea machines measured ~ 50F. [corrective action] Adjust these units so that they are capable of holding food at 41F or below. Note: Owner's representative arrived in attempt to adjust temperature of both machines. Representative was unable to fix temperature and stated a refrigeration technician will arrive today.
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 K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Container of boba was held at room temperature at the front service area. Container did not have a label to indicate the production and/or discard time. [corrective action] Potentially hazardous foods may be kept at room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours. Any leftover product after 4 hours must be discarded. [correction] Employee provided label with production and discard time.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
1. The right compartment of the 3-compartment sink was found with a crack in the basin. When the right compartment was filled with water, water was found to be leaking. [corrective action] Repair or replace the 3-compartment sink. If replacing sink, new sink must be the same as the existing one (same size with two integral drain boards). Note: In the mean time, wash and rinse equipment in the middle compartment. Sanitize in the left compartment. 2. Chlorine test strips were not available. [corrective action] Provide chlorine test strips.
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 K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Milk in the cabinet of the milk tea machine (at front service area) measured 47F. [corrective action] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are kept at 41F or below.
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 temperatureminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Observed boxes stored on the floor in the back area and hallway. [corrective action] Store all boxes on racks at least 6 inches above the floor.
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, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 18, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Dish machine is directly plumbed. Dish machine shall be indirectly plumbed; there is a floor sink available under the food preparation sink closed to dish machine. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed loose coving in the corner of cookline next to wok station. [CA] Repair the coving. The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. Floors, walls and ceiling in the facility are accumulated with grease, food splashes and dust. [CA] Clean the floors, walls and ceiling in the facility and maintain in good condition.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed a dead cockroach on sticky trap at front area near ice machine and two juvenile dead cockroaches near beverage unit at front. No other activity observed in the facility. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Ensure to obtain professional pest control services as needed.
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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Lack of hot water at front hand wash sink. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source