Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Congregation Emeth
17835 Monterey St
Last inspected Oct 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Oct 9, 2025
Conditional Pass
4 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed dried rodent droppings around floor sink. Observed possible cockroach ootheca sacs (dried) under food prep sink. [CA] Deep clean and sanitize floors and walls. Recommend working with professional/licensed pest control and set up monitoring traps.
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 insectscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Handwash station did not have soap and paper towels. [CA] Ensure handwash stations are stocked with soap and paper towels at all times.
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 K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen was cluttered and disorganized. [CA] Remove any trash and unused/broken equipment from facility.
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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed wet and heavily soiled wiping cloths on floor under warewash machine. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). Wiping towels shall otherwise be stored clean and dry.
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 9, 2025 · Original Source