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Santa Clara County, CA

Chez Sovan

923 N 13th St

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

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Jul 30, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed one large dead cockroach on the floor, between two upright refrigerators. No other evidence of cockroaches was observed. Observed approximately 20 flies throughout the kitchen. [CA] Keep facility clear of flies and vermin. Have professional pest control service the facility. See notes below.

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, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 22, 2025

Conditional Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy accumulation of food debris/grease on metal racks inside upright refrigerators. [CA] Keep surfaces clean.

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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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Inside the upright refrigerator across the 3-compartment sink: measured internal temperature of raw beef skewers (48F) and tamarind sauce (44F). PIC stated the beef had been held for 1 hour, and the tamarind sauce had been held since 10am (approximately 2.5 hours prior). Ambient temperature of refrigerator measured 45F. [CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or 135F and above. Adjust refrigerator settings so that it can keep foods cold even during busy prep times.

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

A metal probe thermometer was not available upon request. [CA] Obtain a metal probe thermometer to measure internal food temperatures.

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.

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minorCode K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw meat thawing at ambient room temperature near the cookline. Meat measured 41F. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall be thawed using one of the following methods: 1) Under refrigeration 2) Completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles 3) In a microwave oven 4) During the 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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criticalCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee place raw beef skewers onto the grill, then began preparing drinks without washing hands. [CA] Wash hands with soap and warm water after contaminating hands and before switching tasks. [COS] Employee washed hands.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed bag of rice stored on the floor in the rear storage room. [CA] Store food on approved shelving 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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed accumulation of food debris on floors under shelving/equipment, especially along walls. [CA] Keep floors clean.

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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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1) Observed the back door, window, and front door were open during the inspection. [CA] Keep doors and windows closed to prevent vermin entry. 2) In the back of the kitchen: observed employee purse stored on a shelf directly over a rice scoop container. [CA] Store personal items away from and below food/food prep areas to prevent contamination.

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
criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

In the front beverage prep area: observed a large live cockroach on the wall. No other evidence of cockroaches was observed. [CA] Keep facility clear of vermin. [SA] PIC killed the cockroach. _______ Minor violation: Observed approximately 5-10 flies in the kitchen, especially in the rear storage area. [CA] Keep facility clear of flies.

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, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

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