Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Erawan Thai Cuisine
5945 Almaden Ex Ste 150
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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
8 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Sep 1, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed a live cockroach on the cup holder. [CA] The facility must be free of vermin. Facility must remain closed. Protect food from possible contamination. Please complete the checklist before calling for a reinspection appointment.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 21, 2026
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
Observed a live and dead cockroach in the kitchen. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate them from inside the facility. Facility must remain closed until permission is given from this department. Protect food from contamination and close all holes in the walls and ceiling.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 19, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed 2 live cockroaches on floor and wall and 2 dead on floor and the shelf. [CA] Facility must be free of vermin. Take effective measures to eliminate the vermin. Facility must remain closed until permission from this department is given to reopen. There will be a reinpsection fee as this will be the second 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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 13, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
8 recorded violations
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
The dish washing machine gave 0ppm chlorine. [CA] Repair the machine to give 50ppm chlorine. Use the dish sink as explained with 100ppm chlorine until it is 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 problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed some holes in walls. [CA] Close the holes in the walls to help keep out vermin.
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 problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed both dead and live cockroaches in the facility. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
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 insectsminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed used wiping cloth on table in kitchen. [CA] Keep the used towels in sanitizer between each 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed the front and back door left open. [CA] Keep the doors closed to help keep out 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 insectscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The hand wash sink is turned off. It is the only hand sink in the kitchen. [CA] The hand washing sink must be working with both hot and cold water at the faucets.
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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed grease accumulation on some kitchen equipment. [CA] Thoroughly clean the grease accumulation.
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 issuescriticalCode K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
The employee cam in from break and did not wash hands before beginning preparing food. [CA] Wash hands before preparing food.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Nov 7, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings on the floor in the kitchen. Observed a live roach on the paper towels. [CA] Continue to take effective measures to eliminate the vermin from inside the facility. Protect all food from possible contamination. Continue with the pest control service. The employee killed the roach. Proof of an emergency pest control service was shown today and several rodent traps placed. Cleaning in the facility has been done.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Conditional Pass
3 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed a live cockroach in the dining room on the floor. Observed several rodent droppings on the floor mostly under the dish washing area and near back door. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate the roaches and rodents from inside the facility. Protect all food from contamination. Cover any holes in the walls. Thoroughly clean and sanitize including the floor. The owner does have a monthly pest control service and showed the invoice. Provide a recent pest control service to help with the current issues in the facility. A reinspection will be completed.
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 insectscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The employees are not washing hands at the hand sink. According to the owner they turn it off due to a leak. Also the faucet is not working properly. [CA] Both hot and cold water faucet must be working at the hand sink. Repair the leak and wash hands at the kitchen hand sink. The restroom hand sink does not take the place of the kitchen hand sink.
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 problemsminorCode K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Employee came from outside into kitchen and did not wash hands before resuming food prep. [CA] Wash hands in the kitchen at the hand sink. If the hand sink is temporarily not working properly then use the dish sink.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 24, 2025
Pass
8 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
There are bowls in the bulk food bins. [CA] Only scoops with handles may be stored in the bins with the handles not touching the food.
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 issuesminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The chest freezer is deteriorated and taped. The chest freezer door is broken. The tape is completely deteriorated and soiled.This freezer is an old chest freezer that is not approved. [CA] Replace the freezer with an approved type unit. There is an undercounter refrigerator being used for storage in the kitchen. [CA] Remove the not working equipment from the kitchen.
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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed the walls to be soiled in the storage room and the light switches are also very soiled. {CA] Thoroughly clean the walls and light switches.
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 problemsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
The employees were using the wrong type of test strip for the dish washing machine chlorine sanitizer. [CA] Chlorine test strips must be used and it must be at 50ppm chlorine when tested.
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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The hand washing sink had one of the main lines off under the sink. The hand soap dispenser is not working. [CA] The hand sink must give both hot and cold water with both faucets working properly. Replace the hand soap dispenser. [CA] The bottle soap may be used temporarily until the dispenser is repaired.
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 problemsminorCode K39Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
There is not a thermometer in the prep refrigerator/ [CA] Replace the missing 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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed used wiping towels not stored in sanitizer. [CA] Keep them in sanitizer between each 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
The cook does not have a food handler card available. [CA] [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.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source