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Santa Clara County, CA

China Station

80 Senter Rd

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 5, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND 2 GLUE TRAPS FOR COCKROACHES WITH DEAD COCKROACHES UNDER THE CABINET AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] REMOVE THE TRAPS AND CLEAN THE DOORS. NOTE: NO OTHER COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED. OWNER STATES THEY HAVE MONTHLY PEST CONTROL SERVICES.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FAN COVERS OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH DUST. [CA] CLEAN THE FAN COVERS. FOUND CALCIUM BUILD UP AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE WHITE FLAP AND OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND TWO BAGS WITH CARROTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. FOUND A POT WITH CHILI SAUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND A COUPLE OF BOXES WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS INA 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION FOUND RESTROOM DOORS UNABLE TO SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE SCALLOPS, PORK AND CHICKEN AT 49F AT THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD 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 temperature
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND GAPS ON THE CEILING GREATER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH IN THE ROOM THAT HOUSES THE RICE. [CA] SEAL ALL GAPS. FOUND AN EMPLOYEE'S DRINK WITHOUT A LID ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. [CA] PROVIDE A LID FOR THE DRINK.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

THIRD TIME VIOLATION MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE WITHIN 2 WEEKS AS WELL AS THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS VIOLATION MAY RESULT IN OFFICE HEARING OR FURTHER LEGAL ACTION.

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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FLY ACTIVITY. [CA] ELIMINATE ALL FLY PRESENCE.

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

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE. COS.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND 2 POTS WITH CHILI SAUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. COS

In plain English

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND FOOD HANDLERS CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES.

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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 28, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A BAG WITH CARROTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND A BOX WITH FOOD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] KEEP THE FOOD 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 finding
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE FRONT COUNTER. [CA] KEEP 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP AT THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT 45F. [CA] KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD 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 temperature
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. [CA] PROVIDE A CURRENT FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.

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 issues
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE FLOUR. [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
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

ONE OF THE RESTROOM DOORS DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

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