Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 8, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Dai Thanh Supermarket Monterey
4148 Monterey Rd
Last inspected Sep 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Sep 4, 2026
Conditional Pass
14 recorded violations
criticalCode K15Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CONCH SMOOTH SNAILS WITHOUT PROOF OF SOURCE. [CA] ALL SHELL FISH MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. SEE VC&D.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsminorCode K13Contamination
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Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A DENTED CAN ON THE FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON THE SALE FLOOR. [CA] REMOVE DENTED CANS FOR RETURN OR DISCARD.
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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 K35Equipment and utensils
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Found ice build up inside the display freezer. [ca] repair freezer. FOUND SEVERAL KNIVES WITH RUBBER BANDS ON THEIR HANDLES IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT. [CA] DISCONTINUE USING RUBBER BANDS AROUND THE KNIFE'S HANDLES. FOUND A COUPLE OF FLY STICKER CYLINDER TRAPS IN THE FISH AND MEAT DEPARTMENTS. [CA] USE APPROVED FLY ELECTRICAL ZAPPERS.
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 K27Other
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CUT RAW FISH AT THE CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY ON ICE. [CA] CUT RAW FISH SHALL BE PROPERLY BAGGED WHEN SOLD FOR RETAIL AT THE SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY. FOUND RAW CHICKEN IN BAGS STORED ABOVE RAW PORK IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE RAW CHICKEN BELOW RAW PORK.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K42Facility maintenance
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TRASH AROUND THE EXTERIOR TRASH DUMPSTER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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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 K01Permits, training, and postings
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Missing the food handler's cards for the food employees. [ca] provide food handler's cards.
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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 K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT. [CA] REMOVE THE PUDDLES.
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 K44Pests
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Mops were stored inside a shopping cart to produce storage area.[CA] Hang the mop to air dry.
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 K39Equipment and utensils
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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A NON WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE BAMBOO DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR. [CA] PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER.
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 issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Whole raw catfish in display fridge for costumers to grab measured 48F. PIC stated fish was placed there 2 hours ago.[CA] Keep cold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below. Soy milk and soy pudding measured at 50F stored on the display table for over 4 hours. [CA] The food was discarded. see VC&D.
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 K29Chemicals
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITHOUT A LABEL ON THE TABLE NEAR THE DISPLAY CASE. [CA] LABEL BOTTLE.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Found the aquaculture tank of shellfish dept. located in center of prep area with a leak causing puddles on Fish department floors. [CA] Repair leak. FOUND A SLOW DRAINING HAND WASH SINK AT THE FISH DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPAIR SINK. FOUND A LEAK AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPAIR 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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE CEILING TILE WITH AN OPENING SHOWING THE INSULATION ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPAIR THE OPENING.
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 K16Other
Official wording
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
MISSING SHELL STOCK TAGS DATING BACK TO 3 MONTHS. [CA] SHELL STOCK TAGS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELL STOCK IS RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. TAGS SHALL THEN BE MAINTAINED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE THE CONTAINER IS EMPTIED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source