Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Crawfish La
2857 Senter Rd # N
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 31, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
8 recorded violations
minorCode K16Other
Official wording
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TAGS STORED NOT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. [CA] STORE TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
THE FOOD EMPLOYEE TOUCHED HER EARS THEN PROCEEDED TO CUT LEMON GRASS. [CA] HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED AFTER THE HANDS HAVE TOUCHED BODY PARTS. COS
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 K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A DEAD COCKROACH IN THE CONTAINER WITH DRIED ONION. [CA] FOOD SHALL BE FREE OF VERMIN. SEE VC&D
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 contaminationminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE 100 PPM CHLORINE.
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 K19Food temperature
Official wording
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: THE CONSUMER WARNING FOR RAW FOODS IS MISSING THE IDENTIFICATION OF WHICH FOOD ITEM IS SERVED RAW ON THE MENU. [CA] PROVIDE THE IDENTIFICATION IE: ASTERIK DENOTING THE FOOD SERVED RAW.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HOT WATER AT 78F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREPARATION SINK AND 100F AT THE HAND WASH SINK.
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 problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
FOUND 2 LIVE BABY COCKROACHES ON THE DRY STORAGE AREA FLOOR. FOUND A DEAD COCKROACH ON A FOOD CONTAINER WITH DRIED FOOD. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE COCKROACHES, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE COCKROACHES MAY BE ENTERING THE BUILDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE COCKROACHES. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $282 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR OR $645/2-HOUR MINIMUM DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS, AND UPON INSPECTOR AVAILABILITY.
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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH HER HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] USE THE HAND WASH SINK TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED THE FOOD EMPLOYEE RINSE THE FROZEN SNAILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] USE THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK TO RINSE FOOD.
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, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 15, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
9 recorded violations
criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASH SINK IS AT 76F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT THE HAND WASH SINK.
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 problemsminorCode K19Food temperature
Official wording
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
THE CONSUMER WARNING FOR RAW FOODS IS MISSING THE IDENTIFICATION OF WHICH FOOD ITEM IS SERVED RAW ON THE MENU. [CA] PROVIDE THE IDENTIFICATION IE: ASTERISK DENOTING THE FOOD SERVED RAW.
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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES THAT PREPARE, HANDLE, OR SERVE NON-PREPACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL HAVE A VALID FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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 K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A FEW POTS WITH VERMICELLI STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [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.
More about other findingcriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SHELLED EGGS AT 75F ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. FOUND THE MAYO AT 77F STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.[CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. THE EGGS WERE RETURNED TO THE REFRIGERATOR AS WELL AS THE MAYO. NOTE: THE EGGS AND MAYO WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR LESS THAN AN HOUR, PER OPERATOR.
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 K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A MOP IN THE MOP BUCKET AND ONE IN THE MOP SINK. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND AN EMPLOYEE’S BOWL WITH FOOD STORED NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] DO NOT EAT OR STORE PERSONAL FOOD IN THE KITCHEN OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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 K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND THE 4 BURNER COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTENDING A FEW INCHES OUTSIDE THE HOOD CANOPY. [CA] ENSURE TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS 5 INCHES INSIDE THE HOOD CANOPY.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF ANTS ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] ENSURE THE FACILITY IS DEVOID OF ANTS.
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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED TO PREPARE THE CRAWFISH. [CA] USE THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK TO PREPARE FOOD.
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, May 15, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
May 15, 2026
Result not listed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 15, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 12, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A LARGE OPEN BAG OF SUGAR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] ONCE OPENED STORE ITS CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINER WITH A LID AND LABEL.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HOT WATER AT 111F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 problemsminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE LARGE GAS BURNER STOVE OUTSIDE THE HOOD CANOPY. [CA] ENSURE THE STOVE IS 5 INCHES INSIDE THE HOOD CANOPY.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. [CA] PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE 100 PPM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND ALUMINUM COVERED FOIL CHIPPING OFF FROM THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. [CA] REMOVE THE FOIL.
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 K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP THE RICE FROM THE WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] USE 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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source