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Santa Clara County, CA

Green Elephant Gourmet

3950 Middlefield Rd

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 4, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of the glass door upright fridge at 48 F to 52 F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

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

Measured fried tofu at 67 F stored within a container at room temperature. PIC stated that the tofu was removed from cooking at 11:30am. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Tofu discarded following the lunch service at 2:30 pm. Measured cooked rice at 48 F within the glass door refrigerator. Ambient temperature of the unit measured at 48 F to 52 F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Rice relocated to an alternate unit to be cooled to and held at 41 F or below.

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.

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the build up of food and debris under shelves and equipment within the storage room and preparation area. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of floors and 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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 28, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Personal cigarettes stored on top of the warewashing machine. [CA] Employee's personal effects (cell phone, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Paper towels stored outside of the dispenser at the kitchen hand wash sink. Dispenser is not adequately functional. [CA] Paper towels shall be stored inside the dispenser to prevent potential contamination. Repair or replace paper towel dispenser.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Bulk food containers stored on the floor of the dry storage area. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

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