Santa Clara County, CA

Goku Korean BBQ And Hot Pot

Name: Goku Korean BBQ And Hot Pot
Address: 3085 Meridian Av, Santa Clara County, CA

3085 Meridian Av

Last inspected Apr 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Pass

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when Goku Korean BBQ And Hot Pot has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

Own this restaurant? Add an inspection badge to your website · Inspection prep checklist

More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of dust observed on fan guards in produce walk in cooler. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigeration units lacking thermometers. [CA] A thermometer shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Bowl/utensil used as scoops in bulk food containers. [CA] Provide scoops with handles. Store scoop handles 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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Large area of floor tiles missing in ware washing area and throughout kitchen. [CA] Repair tiles and maintain 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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand wash station in side kitchen was lacking hand soap. [CA] Ensure all hand wash stations are stocked with hand soap and paper towels at all times. [COS] Manager restocked hand soap.

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.

Oct 16, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 15, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

5 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Found black/brown like substance on interior panel of both ice machine. [CA] Routinely 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

criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Major: 1. Found several live cockroaches behind 2 door reach in/cold top at meat service line. Observed several cockroaches in between metal counter. 2. Found one semi live cockroach under hand wash station (middle aisle). [CA] Eliminate all evidence of LIVE cockroach. Clean and sanitize all effected areas. Continue to provide approved pest control services. Minor: Found DEAD cockroaches and empty egg sacs in the following areas: under 2 door reach in/cold top units at meat service line and on and around hand wash station in middle (aisle). [CA] Eliminate all evidence of DEAD cockroaches. Clean and sanitize all effected areas. Continue to provide approved pest control services.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lacking single use paper towels at the ONLY hand wash station at front meat service line & near ban chan station. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers.

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Found accumulated food under cooking equipment and standing water in missing floor tiles throughout food facility. [CA] Routinely clean.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Found broken tiles, holes, gaps and crevices throughout food facility. [CA] Replace broken tiles and seal all holes gaps and crevices.

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, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source