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Santa Clara County, CA

Halal Gyro Express

2567 N 1st St

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 2, 2026

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2 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Prep cooler cheese at the top insert 45F inside temperature 35F [CA] Monitor and maintain cheese at 41F or cooler - Owner stated that the lid was left open leading to higher temperature. Keep the lid closed when not serving.

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 K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee washed hands with cold water [CA] All food employees shall thoroughly wash their hands and that portion of their arms exposed to direct food contact with soap and vigorously rub hands together to lather up for at least 10 to 15 seconds. They shall rinse hands with warm water followed by drying with paper towels. Employees shall pay attention to the areas underneath the fingernails and between the fingers when washing hands. – Corrected

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, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Two employee food handler cards were expired. [CA] Obtain valid food handler cards.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer test strips were not available upon request. [CA] Keep sanitizer test strips available.

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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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed accumulation of grime/food buildup on the faucet at the main kitchen handwash sink. Observed accumulation of grease/food debris on sides of cooking equipment. [CA] Keep surfaces 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.

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

At the main kitchen handwash sink: observed the paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Keep the paper towel dispenser filled at all times. [SA] A roll of paper towels was placed on the shelf directly next to the sink. Minor violation: Observed the paper towel dispenser in the restroom was empty. An uncovered roll of paper towels was placed on a shelf nearby. [CA] Store paper towels inside a covered 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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

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