Routine Inspection
Jan 28, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Formosa Aroma
5205 Prospect Rd # 135
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Aug 12, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Drain line from hot water dispenser extends into the floor sink by the ice machine. [CA] Provide a minimum of a 1 inch air gap between the end of equipment drain lines and the rim of the floor sink to protect equipment from back flow contamination.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Facility is preparing and selling tea eggs. With the exception of boba that was previously approved, facility is NOT approved to cook food due to lack of a ventilation hood in the facility. [CA] Discontinue the use of cooking equipment for food items that was not previously approved. Facility may request for a hood exemption, but will also require an update to facility's permit risk category for preparation of additional food besides beverages.
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 issuesminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at the three compartment sink is measured at a maximum temperature of 116F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemscriticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Boba that is subject to time is not properly time-marked. Per employee, the boba was prepared at 11:50 AM. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods that are subject to time rather than temperature shall be time-marked with the start/end of the 4 hour period where it shall be discarded. [COS] Employee discarded the boba 10 minutes early and prepared a new batch that is time-marked.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Handwash sink located behind the front counter is partially obstructed by a table. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be kept unobstructed and easily accessible to allow employees to properly and easily wash their hands when required. [COS] Employee relocated the table.
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 12, 2025 · Original Source