Follow-Up Inspection
Mar 10, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Golkonda Indian Cuisine
5350 Great America Py 106
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5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Pass
10 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
1) Scoops observed to be single use plastic to-go containers in dry bulk food bins such as lentils, rice, and flours. [CA] Provide durable food grade utensils with handles. Store such that handles are not in direct contact with 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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Floor tiles observed to be missing or damaged by back wall of cookline, in water heater room, and under 3-comp sink area. Standing water observed to be accumulated in missing floor tile area. **REPEAT VIOLATION** [CA] Ensure floors are repaired and sloped into floor drains to prevent standing water. Remove standing water to prevent attracting vermin Floor under dishwasher observed to have accumulated food debris. [CA]Keep floors 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 problemsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Flies observed in dry storage room and the hall next walk in freezer. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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 K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Tandoori chicken stacked into deep containers inside walk in cooler. Per employee tandoori chicken was pulled out of oven about 1 hour prior. Chicken measured to be 102F. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids. [COS] Tandoori chicken was spread out onto shallow trays in a single layer and placed back into walk in cooler.
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 temperatureminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1) Cardboard and foil observed to line shelves and prep tables next to cooking equipment, in dry storage room, and by side of walk in freezer. [CA] Provide durable, smooth, and easily cleanable shelf liners or trays. 2) Gasket for walk in cooler by front observed to be fraying. [CA] Repair gasket and maintain in good condition. 3) Condenser in kitchen walk in cooler observed to be loud and rattling. [CA] Repair condenser and maintain in good condition. 4) Unfinished wood and modified shelving used to hold microwave ovens. Food debris observed to be accumulating in open and hollow legs of shelf. [CA] Provide NFS approved tables that are smooth and durable and easily cleaned for food prep areas.
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 K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
1) Heavy cream on countertop measured to be 49F. Per employee they were not using cream at time. **REPEAT VIOLATION** 2) Fried breaded paneer measured to be 43F double stacked inside prep cooler insert. Per employee prep cooler stocked from walk in cooler in the last 30 minutes to open for lunch. [CA] Keep PHFs at 41F and below for cold holding. Ensure to return PHFs into active refrigeration when not actively prepping. Ensure containers of PHFs are not double stacked on top of each other inside prep cooler insert. [COS] 1) Cream was moved into prep cooler reach in. 2) Fried breaded paneer was placed directly into cooler and cut bell peppers were moved to countertop. Prep cooler measured to have other PHFs at 41F and below (see measured observations).
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 temperatureminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Test stripes observed to be missing for 3-comp sink and under the counter dishwasher. [CA] Provide chlorine test stripes for 3-comp sink and under counter chemical dishwasher
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 K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Bulk dry food containers observed to be missing lids. Containers of food in walk in cooler missing cover. [CA] Bulk dry food containers shall have tight fitting lids. Keep lids on when not use. Containers of food in walk in shall have covering to prevent cross contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Containers of food observed to be stored directly on the floor was walk in coolers and freezer [CA] Keep containers are least 6" off of ground to prevent contamination and to allow for easier cleaning.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Only handwash sink in kitchen observed to have broken paper towel dispenser. No paper towels were near by. [CA] Keep handwash sink fully stocked with soap and paper towels. Repair paper towel dispenser[COS] Employee provided pile of paper towels near sink to use to wipe hands.
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, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 29, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
4 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Gaps observed in floor tile and cove basing leading to standing water. Floors, walls observed to have food debris accumulation. [CA] Clean and repair floors and walls.
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 K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Cardboard observed to be used throughout shelving in facility. Cardboard observed to be soaked in grease. [CA] Discontinue use of cardboard. Cardboard can lead to harborage of cockroaches.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Facility is closed until vermin infestation has been eliminated. 1) Live cockroaches found at: - 10 or more above dishwash sink. Cockroaches observed to be found a varying life stages. Dead cockroach observed at: -1 under prep table next kitchen walk in cooler (seen and noted on previous inspection report 6/17/2025) -1 on divider between cookline. Only one sticky trap observed in kitchen area. Per operator, pest control comes monthly but no contract is in place. Rodent droppings observed: -Dry storage at the microwave shelf -Take out box shelf -On silver platter on shelf -On boxes next walk in freezer Unset rodent traps observed in facility in dry storage. The following are contributing factors for vermin: -Bulk foods observed to be stored uncovered in dry storage room. -Gaps observed in floor tile and cove basing leading to standing water. -Shelves, floors, walls observed to have food debris accumulation. -Cardboard observed to be used throughout shelving in facility. Cardboard observed to be soaked in grease. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Monica Hauto. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Venkateswarlu Muvva, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [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. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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 K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Bulk foods observed to be stored uncovered in dry storage room. [CA] Keep foods covered with a container with tight fitting lid when not in use to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
Pass
10 recorded violations
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Shelves at kitchen area and inside walk in coolers and freezers observed to have debris and grease build up. Base of blender and grinders observed to have build up of debris and grease. Door handles of walk ins observed to have built up debris and grease [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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Cardboard and foil observed to be in use to line shelves. Cardboard by side of cookline observed to be soaked with grease and foil observed to be tearing. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes and foil to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
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 K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
1) White rice in rice cooker by front area measured to be 120F. [CA] Maintain PHFs at 135F and above for hot holding. [SA] Operator shall keep white rice in this rice cooker until the end of lunch and then discard with the rest of the items held out of temperature. 2) Yogurt bucket and yogurt sauce observed to be stored next to walk in freezer and measured to be 63F and 51F. [CA] Maintain PHFs at 41F and below for cold holding. [COS] Per operator both buckets were pulled from walk in cooler to refill wells for cold holding inserts. Per employee taken out in the last hour. Both buckets were returned to walk in cooler.
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 temperatureminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Handwash sink observed to be missing hot water. Handwash sink measured to have hot water at 62F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds. Repair handwash sink hot water faucet.
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 K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Scoops in bulk dry foods observed to be togo containers without handles. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food. 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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Facility observed to have grease and debris build up along walls and floors of kitchen. CA] Replaceor clean the missing tiles and provide cove basing.
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
Back door observed to be propped open. [CA] Back door to food prep area shall be self-closing. Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and 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 insectsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
2 dead cockroach observed in facility at: -1 under prep table by kitchen walk in cooler on wall -1 under prep cooler inside kitchen area Per operator pest control comes twice a month. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings.
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 K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
1) Large pot of rice with cover observed to be stored directly below handwash sink. [CA] Store foods away from sources of contamination. [COS] Pot of rice was moved back to stove. 2) Raw chicken observed to be chopped and prepped over large bags of onions. [CA] Keep raw meat above or away from raw produce and ready to eat foods. 3) Bulk dry storage of spices and other shelf stable foods by cookline observed to be stored uncovered [CA] Provide bulk dry foods with tight fitting lids and store covered to prevent cross contamination
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
1)Cilantro observed to be in crate outside of facility. Per employee cilantro is only there temporarily. [CA] Store all foods inside an approved facility 2) Food observed to be stored on the floor of walk in freezer and front walk in cooler. [CA] Keep containers of food at least 6" off of the floor. 3) Containers with rice flour and corn starch observed to be missing labels. [CA] Provide labels on bulk containers for foods removed from their original containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source