Santa Clara County, CA

Hand Pulled Noodle

Name: Hand Pulled Noodle
Address: 52 S Abel St, Santa Clara County, CA

52 S Abel St

Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 30, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

1. Warm water at the automatic faucet at the handwash sink in the restroom was measured at 63 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Provide warm water between 100 - 108 degrees Fahrenheit at automatic faucet. 2. Water pressure at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink observed weak. [Corrective Action] Ensure adequate water pressure.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Employees lack Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Tong observed hanging on the splash guard of the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Do not store any utensils on the handwash sink.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed home style cooking equipments such as a small steamer and small griddle used for dumplings and pot stickers installed on a small table next to the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Use commercial equipments. Use cooking equipments under the exhaust hood.

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, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

The health permit was not observed posted in public view. [Corrective Action] Post the current valid health permit in public view.

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

Lack of chlorine test strips. [Corrective Action] Provide chlorine test strips to be able to monitor the chlorine sanitizer concentration in the 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 problems

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The handwash sink in the kitchen was partially blocked by dishes in the basin. [Corrective Action] Do not store anything in the basin of the handwash sink. Handwash sink shall be easily accessible at all times.

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.

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Employees do not have their Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 31, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling light cover in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Install light cover.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust accumulation on the fan guard in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Maintain 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

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed broken cove base at the walk-in cooler. Observed some cove base separating from the walk-in cooler wall. [Corrective Action] Maintain cove base in good condition. Seal the areas separating from the walk-in cooler wall.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Water leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 31, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 27, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee using the 3 compartment warewash sink to defrost fish. [Corrective Action] Use the food preparation sink to defrost food.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed a box of meat stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Store food at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Facility lack Food Safety Certification. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Food Handler's Card not available for review. [Corrective Action] Food Handler's Card shall be readily available for review.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling panel above the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Install a ceiling panel.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed the speed rack blocking the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] The handwash sink shall be easily accessible at all times. 2. Lack of handwash soap at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Another handwashing sink close by with fully stocked handwashing soap and paper towels. [Corrective Action] Maintain handwashing soap stocked at all times.

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.