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Santa Clara County, CA

Dong Que Restaurant

2852 Alum Rock Av

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

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 13, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Dead cockroaches observed on monitoring traps next to the water heater. [Corrective Action] Replace the monitoring traps. Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches.

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
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Lack of manager's Food Safety Certificate. [Corrective Action] Provide the manager's Food Safety Certificate.

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
minorCode K16Other

Official wording

Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days. Tags for current batch of shellstock available. [Corrective Action] Maintain shellstock tags for 90 days.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy dust accumulation on the exhaust vent in the restrooms. [Corrective Action] Maintain exhaust vents clean.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Exposed spackle on the wall next to the handwash sink at the service area. [Corrective Action] Repaint wall and maintain in good condition. 2. Wall observed water damaged on the left side of the wall in the stir fry room. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition. 3. Paint peeling off the wall at magnetic knife holder. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition. 4. Entry way into the back storage area observed unfinished and observed chicken wire exposed from the stucco. [Corrective Action] Ensure to complete the entry way project. 5. Base board in many areas of the kitchen observed deteriorated and use of unapproved material for base board. [Corrective Action] Use approved materials for the floorings and walls. Maintain walls and floors in good condition.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Rubber seal on the door of the single door upright cooler in the kitchen observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber seal.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer concentration in the dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm. Observed the chlorine bottle to be empty. [Corrective Action] Maintain chlorine sanitizer concentration at 50 ppm. [Suitable Alternative] Use the 3 compartment sink to sanitize utensils at 100 ppm until dishwasher has been repaired.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed gaps larger 1/4 inches under the back doors. [Corrective Action] Minimize gaps under the back doors.

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, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 23, 2024

Pass

10 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION Food safety manager certificate expired and no food handler cards available on site. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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
minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Excessive grease built up on the hood filter at wok area hood. [CA] Clean and maintain hood. Observed the use of a solid fuel charcoal grill at the secondary cook line. [CA] Solid fuel grills shall be under dedicated ventilation hoods.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed containers of soup and container of oyster stored on floor in walk-in fridges. [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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Black and heavy scratched and scored cutting board on prep tables. [CA] Surfaces of equipment such as cutting blocks and boards that are scratched and scored so that they can no longer be effectively be cleaned and sanitized shall be resurfaced or replaced.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Employee bag stored on rack on top of drying noodles in food prep area. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

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
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

MAJOR Chlorine measured at 0ppm at final sanitizing stage in dishmachine. Employee actively washing dishmachine. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] PIC set up 2 compartments with sanitizer measured 100ppm in the 2 compartments. PIC reset the line and changed dishmachine solution. Dishmachine dispensed 50ppm of chlorine at the end of inspection. MINOR Mold like substance built up on ice panel in ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine as needed to prevent the build-up of mold like materials.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Peeling paint on the wall at cookline wok station where knife magnet observed. [CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface. Several area with broken floor cove base. [CA] Repair or replace cove base. 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.

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 K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION Found the following items added to facility: 2 door cold top/reach in (@ cooks line); walk-in-cooler (L); walk-in-freezer (L), ice machine (L); 3 door sliding unit (L), 1-compartment sink (L); mop sink (RR), hand sink (2RR), cove base flooring, ceiling panel, water heater (RR), dry storage room. [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. The installation of new equipment must go through the plan check department for review and approval, submit plans and specification sheets. Per PIC, he has paid for an architect to draw the plan and submit to the department. Submit plan to this office within 3 business days or the added equipments may be impounded by this office.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K16Other

Official wording

Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

Shellstock tags for shellstock are not maintained for 90 days.. Tags are available for current batch in fridge. [CA] Molluscan shellfish shall have shellstock tags and shall be properly stored and displayed, all shellstock tags shall be kept in chronological order for 90 days after harvest date.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee at cookline wash containers with dish soap and without hand washing and changing gloves, put container back to open top fridge. Observed dish soap on gloves. Employee attempted to touch cut tomato. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. [COS] Inspector stopped action and direct employee to change gloves and wash hands.

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, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source

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