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Santa Clara County, CA

Ding Tea House

3151 Senter Rd Ste 120

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 14, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A JUG WITH FROZEN YOGURT STORED INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. FOUND A POT LID STORED INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK AND A LARGE CONTAINER PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED IN FRONT OF THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. 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 problems
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE INTERIOR METAL PART INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A FEW WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

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

MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS.

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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 19, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE ICE MACHINE INSIDE PLASTIC FLAP WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

MISSING CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AT 100PPM 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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0 PPM. [CA]PROVIDE 100 PPM.

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 K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BOBA PEARLS IN THE POT AT THE SERVICE AREA AFTER THE TIME SAID 11-3PM AND THE TIME IS PAST 3 PM. [CA] BOBA PEARLS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER THE TIME EXPIRES. SEE VC&D.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP IN THE BUCKET. [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 insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 19, 2025 · Original Source

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