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Santa Clara County, CA

Halal Meats

1538 S De Anza Bl

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

By the entrance into the kitchen area, at the electrical box, observed cockroach droppings in the area. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of cockroach activity. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity. 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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

At the entrance into the kitchen area, by the electrical box, observed gaps on the underside. In the kitchen area, behind the prep unit, observed missing cove base tiles. In the area, observed garbage and debris on the floor. On the floor below the cookline, observed standing water. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent harborage of vermin. In the kitchen area, observed

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed paper towel dispenser was not dispensing paper towels due to battery outage. [CA] Ensure paper towel dispenser is functioning at all times to allow for proper handwashing.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

In the walk-in refrigerator, observed containers of cooked curries stored on the floor. [CA] Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off the floor on approved shelving. In the kitchen area, observed open containers of spices stored. [CA] Ensure all containers of dry food are stored in a food grade container and covered with a fitted lid.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 4, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

At the cookline, observed cracks and crevices between stainless steel wall panels. In the area, observed cracks and crevices around installed electrical outlet boxes, and shelving. [CA] Ensure cracks and crevices are properly and cleanly sealed to prevent possible harborage of vermin. All cracks and crevices around wall panels shall be properly sealed and affixed flush to walls.

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

In the walk-in refrigerator, observed containers of raw meats and cut vegetables stored on the floor. [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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, observed multiple dead cockroaches on the floor below the hot holding cabinet, around/on shelving, and in wall crevices. [CA] Facility shall be kept free of vermin. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent further harborage. Contact pest control to provide further service where 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 stored of raw meat above cooked foods including cooked chicken, cooked goat, and cooked rice. [CA] Ensure raw meats are stored below cooked and ready to eat foods. Raw meats shall be stored in the following order from the bottom: raw chicken, raw shelled eggs, raw beef, raw pork, raw seafood/shellfish.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, observed a large wooden shelf installed in the area. [CA] Ensure all wooden shelving is removed from the prep area, and replaced with approved shelving such as stainless steel shelving and/or NSF approved shelving.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source

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