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Desi Pizza House

860 Old San Francisco Rd

Last inspected Feb 5, 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 5, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Bagged produce stored on the floor of kitchen. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Lights above food preparation area are not shielded. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.

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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 K48Other

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Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Food preparation sink removed from rear prep/dishstation. [CA] 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. Lack of hand wash sink in front food preparation area. [CA] Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. * re-install food preparation sink by comply by date of 3/5/2026

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minorCode K06Handwashing

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of single use paper towels at rear hand wash sink. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.[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.

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minorCode K44Pests

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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Unused equipment found stored in the facility. Storage areas are unorganized and cluttered. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Rear door propped open at time of inspection. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Wet soiled mop stored in mop bucket. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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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, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 24, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed broken floor tiles near pizza oven and broken wall tile in corner near pizza oven and office. [CA] Replace broken floor and wall tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Lack of coving inside walk in cooler. [CA] The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.

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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 K48Other

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Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Hand wash sink is missing at front prep area. Facility lacks a three compartment sink, currently facility has two compartment sink next to dish machine. [CA] 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. Provide plans to install a hand wash sink and three compartment sink no later than 11/21/25. Provide SOPs to district specialist on how utensils will be washed, rinsed and sanitized in two compartment sink until three compartment sink is installed via email by 10/27/25.

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

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Observed non operable lights and lights without panels throughout the facility. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles. Replace lights.

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 issues
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Observed a gap under the back door. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

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, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

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