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Santa Clara County, CA

Chef Chu's Mandarin Kitchen

1067 N San Antonio Rd

Last inspected Aug 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

dry rodent droppings in liquor room [CA]clean and sanitize pest affected area

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

no chlorine residue in dishwashing machine rinse water [CA]maintain dishwashing machine in good repair

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

back door next to dishwashing machine open. strongly recommend to install screen door. [CA]keep doors closed to prevent pest entry

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

several wiping clothes on cutting boards and food contact surface [CA]maintain wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when 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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

cold water knob to handsink next to dishwashing machine [CA]maintain handsink fixtures in good repair

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, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 2, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

batch of fried rice stored on top of trash bin. item was discarded. [CA]properly store food to prevent contamination

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

shrimp being peeled on work table at 60F. items moved to walk in cooler. [CA]dilligently prepare food to ensure safety

In plain English

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

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

drippings from overhead pipe in kitchen [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

dry rodent droppings in employee locker room. verified weekly pest control service [CA]clean and sanitize pest affected area

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 K04Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

several employee drinks on work table [CA]properly store employee drinks to prevent contamination

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 2, 2025 · Original Source

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