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Santa Clara County, CA

Ginger Cafe

8657 San Ysidro Av

Last inspected Sep 1, 2025 · 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

Sep 1, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Sticky fly traps are being used around the kitchen area at the time of inspection. Not an approved piece of equipment. [CA] Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device and be installed away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens. Recommend speaking with pest control on where to place fly traps.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

1. Food within the walk in and walk in freezer was noted on the floor at the time of inspection. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. 2. Multiple bulk containers in the back are not labeled at the time of inspection. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Multiple scoops are within the bulk food containers at the time of inspection. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer bucket next to hand wash station was measured at 50PPM at the time of inspection. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). [COS] More sanitizer was added to bucket; re-measured at 100PPM.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Prep sink faucet is leaking once turned on. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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

PHFs within under counter refrigeration next to prep sink were measured between 48-49*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Recommend having the unit serviced by contractor.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 1, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 23, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Bagged food noted within the walk in freezer being stored on the floor at the time of inspection. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. [COS] Cooked moved all food to top shelves.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Prep table closest to the walk in has PHFs measured between 45-47*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Recommend having unit serviced on the left side.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer within the dish washer was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. Per cook, they have been having trouble with the sanitizer line. They showed specialist new line and are installing during inspection. No active ware-washing. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical ware-wash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] Line has been changed out; re-measured at 50PPM. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

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 23, 2024 · Original Source

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