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Santa Clara County, CA

Desi India Bazar

1584 Branham Ln

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 13, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K42Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Found lids of trash bin open at parking lot. [CA] Refuse containers shall be covered at all times when not in use.

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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.

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minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Found 4 container of dried goods without labels on counter at customer grab n go area. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In plain English

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 problems
minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Customer restroom lacking self-closing device. [CA] Restroom door shall be self-closing/latching.

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 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 2, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Lacking labels for container of malai cham cham in 3 door upright. Per operator, PHFs made on site every morning. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In plain English

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 problems
minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Found facility had expanded its site. Facility now includes parts 1576 site. Found the following newly added equipments: 12 door upright freezer, 2 door upright freezer and grab n go (for vegetables). [CA] Facility shall submit plans to for newly added equipments to plan check department. A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.

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

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. Lacking single use paper towels at the ONLY hand wash station in kitchen. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers. [COS] Operator restocked. 2. Lacking hand soap at the ONLY hand wash station in employees restroom. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Operator restocked.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Restroom door is not self closed. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.

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, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source

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