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Golden Palace

1146 S De Anza Bl

Last inspected Mar 26, 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

6 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 26, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

In the walk in, observed a container of sauce with heavy accumulation of mold like substance on the cover and in the inside. [CA] Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. [COS] Employee discarded the food.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Inside prep refrigerator: black bean sauce held for more than 4 hours measured at 78F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°F or at or above 135°F. [COS] employee VC&D the bean sauce.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area: Old cockroach dropping on shelves above the restroom door. In the dry storage room : Old rodent droppings on the floor below shelves. Multiple house flies by the kitchen back door. [CA] Facility shall be kept free of vermin. Clean and sanitize area of old droppings, seal all cracks and crevices to prevent possible infestation. Note : Facility is currently serviced monthly, pest report was provided for review.

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, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Mar 11, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Pass

11 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, at the shelving installed to the right of the employee restroom, observed accumulation of cockroach droppings between the door trim and the stainless steel shelf. At the warewash/prep area, on shelving installed above the area, observed cockroach droppings around brackets and on the wall behind the shelves. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of vermin. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent possible harborage. Contact pest control to provide service as necessary.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

In the walk-in refrigerator, observed roast duck hanging next to dirty shelving. Observed shelving in the area around hanging duck is rusted with accumulation of debris. [CA] Ensure food is stored in a manner that prevents contamination. Discontinue storage of duck in a manner that may cause contamination. Clean and maintain areas where food is stored to prevent possible contamination.

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

In the walk-in refrigerator, observed heavy accumulation of debris and rust on shelving. Observed food items stored in close proximity of unclean surfaces. [CA] Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible cross contamination of food items stored.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed used wiping cloths stored on kitchen counter-tops. [CA] Ensure all used wiping cloths are stored in a sanitizer bucket with applicable sanitizer such as 100 PPM chlorine sanitizer OR 200 PPM quaternary ammonium sanitizer.

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 cracks and crevices along the edges of shelving between the wall and shelf. [CA] Ensure all cracks, crevices, holes, and gaps are sealed to prevent harborage of 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 insects
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, in dry food containers, observed the use of bowls as scoops, with the sides and bottom of bowls in direct contact with food. [CA] Ensure scoops with handles are used for scooping dry food. Scoops stored in dry food containers shall be stored with the handle facing away from food to prevent possible 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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, measured improper holding temperatures in the following areas: 1. At the bbq roasting area, measured raw duck at 53F. Per operator, raw duck stored for about 2.5 hours. 2. In the insert top for the 4 door insert prep unit, observed various potentially hazardous foods stored between 46F and 52F including marinated chicken, scallops, and canned mushrooms. Per operator, potentially hazardous foods stored for 2 hours. 3. In the walk-in refrigerator (previously stored on a shelf in the kitchen area), measured cooked lobster at 65F. Per operator, cooked lobster stored for about 2.5 hours. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F and below to prevent bacterial growth. [SA] Operator moved raw duck to walk-in refrigerator to facilitate proper holding temperatures. Cooked lobster kept in walk-in refrigerator to facilitate proper holding temperatures. Operator added ice to potentially hazardous foods in the insert top of the 4 door insert prep unit to facilitate proper holding temperatures.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, observed food debris and standing water throughout the entire flooring. In the kitchen area, underneath the cookline and in the cooking areas, observed heavy accumulation of food debris and standing water. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent harborage of 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 problems
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator and in the kitchen area. [CA] Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off the floor on approved shelving.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

On shelving, observed two plastic wrap covered trays of cooked pork belly cooling at 99F. Per operator, cooked pork belly prepared an hour prior. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are left uncovered when cooling to allow for ventilation of heat. [SA] Operator removed plastic wrap from trays of cooked pork belly to allow for proper cooling.

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

At the warewash machine, measured chlorine sanitizer at less than 50 PPM. [CA] Ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained at 50 PPM to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment. At the ice machine, observed mold-like accumulation in the inner panel. [CA] Ensure interior of the ice machine is frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible contamination of food (ice).

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, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Feb 24, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 19, 2025

Conditional Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

At the warewash machine, measured chlorine sanitizer at 25 PPM. [CA] Ensure chlorine sanitizer is provided at 50 PPM at the warewash machine to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment.

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

In the back prep room, observed the use of cardboard to line shelving, line the area between wooden tabletop and stainless steel prep table In the kitchen area, observed the use of cardboard to prop up broken table legs. [CA] Ensure only approved materials and equipment are used within the facility. Discontinue use of cardboard within the facility to prevent possible harborage of vermin.

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

In the kitchen area, around the cookline, and underneath the warewash area, observed accumulation of food debris and standing water. In the employee service area, observed accumulation of food debris and standing water. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent harborage of 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 problems
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, measured cooked duck and cooked pork belly cooling on hanging hooks at 75F and 68F respectively. Per operator cooked duck and pork belly prepared an hour prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: by adding ice; in an ice bath; in shallow containers; separated into smaller portions; and/or using rapid cooling technology. [SA] Operator moved cooked duck and cooked pork belly to nearby walk-in freezer to facilitate proper cooling.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, observed accumulation of food debris on and around shelving, and refrigerator door handles. [CA] Ensure non-food contact surfaces are frequently cleaned and sanitized ti prevent possible cross-contamination.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

In the water heater closet, observed rodent droppings on the floor. At the kitchen area, on the shelving installed to the right of the employee restroom, observed accumulation of cockroach droppings between the door trim and the stainless steel shelf. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of vermin. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent possible harborage. Contact pest control to provide service as necessary.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, measured a container of bean sprouts at 60F, platters of cooked lobster at 65F, and a container of chicken broth at 95F. Per operator, bean sprouts stored on the counter-top for an hour, platters of cooked lobster stored on the counter-top for 1.5 hours, and chicken broth stored for about 2 hours. By the 3 compartment sink, in the hot holding unit, measured baked bbq pork pastry at 110F. Per operator, baked bbq pork pastry prepared 1.5 hours prior and is served only between 10:30 and 14:30. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F or below or held hot at 135F and above to prevent bacterial growth. [SA] Operator moved bean sprouts, and cooked lobster to nearby refrigeration to facilitate proper holding temperatures. Chicken broth was placed on the stove-top and reheated to 165F. Baked bbq pork pastry to be served by 14:30, for a total of 4 hours from when removed from temperature control or discard.

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
criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, measured hot water at the 3 compartment sink at 59F, and hot water at the handwash sink at 60F. [CA] Ensure hot water is provided at all warewash, prep, and mop sinks at 120F. Provide hot water at handwash stations between 100F and 108F. [SA] Operator turned hot water heater back on. Remeasured hot water at the 3 compartment sink at 102F. Operator was informed to maintain hot water at least 120F at the 3 compartment sink.

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 problems
minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee attempting to switch tasks after emptying floor sink stainer without washing hands at the handwash station. [CA] Ensure hands are properly cleaned at the handwash station using warm water, hand soap, and paper towels. [COS] Employee instructed to wash hands at the handwash station.

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, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 8, 2024

Pass

12 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Found cloth linen used throughout food facility to cover food items in walk-in-cooler to food in prep station. [CA] Discontinue using cloth linen, use approved food grade covers.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found several flies throughout food facility. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. 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
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Found several wiping cloths sitting on counter top at cooks line. [CA] When not in use, store wiping cloth in sani buckets.

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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Observed container of noodles and soup cooling in walk-in-cooler. Observed plastic wrap covering beef herbal soup and noodles covered by lids. Per operator, PHFs made less than 4 hours. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Found toilet tissue stored outside of mounted dispenser in employee restroom. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Major: 1. Measured the following PHFs holding between 50F - 112F at cooks line counter/rack for less than 4 hours: raw shrimp, minced pork, shrimp and chives dumplin, cooked pork and raw chicken. 2. Measured container of bean sprouts holding at 66F near walk-in-cooler. 3. Measured the following PHFs holding between 50F - 53 in cold prep table at cooks line (right side): cubed beef, scallop and beef. Per operator, PHFs made and prep for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135. [COS] Operator directed to add ice to PHFs. [SA] Operator opted to use time as a public health control (TPHC). Minor: Measured the following PHFs holding between 45F - 49F in 4 door reach in (M) at cooks line: pork, chicken, raw shrimp, tofu and fried pork. Per operator, PHFs placed in unit for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.

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

Measured chlorine concentration less than 50ppm at dish machine. Observed sanitizer bin for dish machine almost empty. Per operator there were no other replacement of chlorine sanitizer bottle. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] Operator directed to set up chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured hot water holding at 118F at warewash sink. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of hot water to be held at 120F for all sinks with the exception of hand wash sink to be held between 100F - 108F.

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 problems
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Found a leaking faucet at 2-compartment sink when water knob is on. 2. Found leaking drain line under 2-compartment sink (right side). [CA] Secure leak.

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 problems
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Found containers of food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler/freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Observed a container of meat thawing in middle compartment sink of warewash sink. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process. [COS] Facility has a 2-compartment sink where all food prep shall occur. Operator directed to redirect thawing of meat to 3rd compartment sink after cleaning due to need of warewash sink for sanitizing purposes.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Found wall and ceiling panels at cooks line and in walk-in-cooler with accumulated black substance, dust and debris. [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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

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