Santa Clara County, CA

Happy Lemon

Name: Happy Lemon
Address: 630 Blossom Hill Rd # 30, Santa Clara County, CA

630 Blossom Hill Rd # 30

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 6, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The test strips are not the correct strips to monitor the dish sink sanitizer. [CA] Obtain and use the proper chlorine sanitizer test strips. The employee took a picture of my test strips so that he can order them.

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

Observed several containers of milk and other items on the floor. [CA] Discontinue placing food on the floor.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

The employee could not find the thermometer. [CA] A probe thermometer is needed to check cooking temperatures.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The linen from the entrance is placed in the hand sink to help keep it open for easy in and out of the kitchen. [CA] Do not place anything in the hand sink.

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

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed the scoops in the bulk food binwith the handle touching the food in the bins [CA] Store the scoops with the handles not touching the food inside.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observed about 15 gallons of milk out on the floor at 46 degrees F. [CA] The temperature must be at or below 41 degrees F [COS] The employee began to place the milks in the refrigerator after being reminded again that they need to be put into the refrigerator.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jun 5, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 3, 2025

Conditional Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

The used wiping towels are not being stored in sanitizer between each use. [CA] The used wiping towels must be in sanitizer between each use.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

The posted permit from the department of environmental health is expired. [CA] Obtain a current permit to replace it. If you have misplaced the current permit you may call this department to request a new one mailed to you.

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

criticalCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Observed the employees cut chicken with gloves and then change tasks without washing hands, [CA] The gloves must be removed and hands washed before starting a new task after cutting the raw chicken. The employee used a wiping towel with sanitizer to wipe down the items that were touched.

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

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There are no chlorine sanitizer test strips. [CA] Provide chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor proper concentration of the sanitizer bucket for the towels and the dish sink.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

The employee preparing food does not have a current food handler card. [CA] Please obtain a current food handler card.

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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The one hand sink in the kitchen does not have paper towels. [CA] The employee placed paper towels on a box next jto the sink after discussing the need for paper towels in the dispenser. Repair and refill the dispenser with paper towels. Until it can be fixed or replaced. Use the single use paper towels not a roll left out near the sink.

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.