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Santa Clara County, CA

Desi Pizza Bites

1026 W Evelyn Av # K120

Last inspected Sep 29, 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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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 29, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Undercounter refrigerator adjacent to prep table lacks thermometer. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Single use sanitary towels not available in dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

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, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Dec 5, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Dec 4, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found 5-6 live cockroaches on the floor, wall and behind handwash sink and warewash sink in unit #121. No cockroaches observed in unit #120. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved. Facility received treatment from Western on 11/29/2024, per reports, bait stations were provided. Cockroaches were also observed in the gaps between wall and stainless steel circular pipe cover. Seal all gaps and openings.

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 27, 2024

Conditional Pass

10 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Found container of utensils stored in water measuring 83F. [CA] - When using water to store utensils, ensure water is maintained at 135F or above.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Found food containers without labels in unit #121. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable. Found bags of onions and potatoes and two boxes of tomatoes stored on the floor of unit #120. [CA] - Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food, maintain storage area clean and dry to prevent contamination. Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

Handwass sinks for both units had cleaning buckets inside and no paper towels in dispensers. [CA] - Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers [SA]- Sink cleared and napkins provided as a suitable alternative.

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
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Found stains and food debris on exterior of refrigeration equipment in unit #120 [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food handler cards are not available [CA] - Ensure all employees maintain valid food handler cards. Keep cards at facility available for review. *Ensure an owner or employee obtains a valid food safety manager certificate within 60 days from start of operation. Keep certificate at facility available for review.

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.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Test strips not available [CA] - Provide test strips to check sanitizer levels.

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Found a metal scrubber heavily worn with the metal pieces no longer compact. [CA] - discard any heavily used metal scrubbers as the metal pieces may break off and cause physical contamination into food. Found box of latex gloves in unit #120 [CA] -Latex gloves/utensils are prohibited withing a food facility. OK to use nitrile/vinyl or equivalent.

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.

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Found colander of cooked rice stored over the 3-compartment sink [CA] - Do not conduct food prep at 3-compartment sink, use the approved food preparation sink.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer is not available at the facility. [CA] - Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS]- Operator borrowed bleach from neighbor.

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
criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found 4-5 live cockroaches, from nymph (baby) to adult) on the wall and floor below the 3-comparment sink in unit #121. There is currently no active food prep in this unit, only food storage in containers and inside refrigeration unit. [CA] - The facility shall be free from cockroaches and other vermin. Eliminate any evidence of cockroaches, such as live and dead bodies. [COS] - PIC killed the cockroaches with a broom. Provide professional pest control service ASAP, provide service report at follow up inspection.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 27, 2024 · Original Source

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