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Santa Clara County, CA

Dish N' Dash

736 N Mathilda Av

Last inspected Apr 17, 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

Apr 17, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PROBE THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. [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.

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criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS 93F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F MINIMUM. COS FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 93F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F COS

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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MEAT IN THE WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN 43F AND 46F. FOUND THE BABA GANOUSH IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT 44F. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.

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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL WET TRAYS STACKED ON THE SHELF PRIOR TO DRYING. [CA] ENSURE THE TRAYS ARE AIR DRIED PRIOR TO STACKING THEM.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Unshielded light observed above food preparation area. [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.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Bagged produce stored directly on the floor of walk in refrigerator. [CA] 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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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Several wet/used wiping cloths found on preparation tables. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source

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