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Santa Clara County, CA

Hindu Temple- Kitchen

450 Persian Dr

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

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 6, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of soap and paper towels at hand wash sink near upright refrigerator. [CA] Provide soap and paper towels at all times. [COS] Soap refilled and napkins provided.

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
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed personal items stored on food prep tables. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces. Observed a gap under back screen door. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of chlorine test strips. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water measured at 115F at three compartment sink. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured half and half at 48F in upright small refrigerator. Ambient temperature of the refrigerator measured at 50F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC lowered the temperature of 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, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Oct 18, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 4, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

4 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND ONE OF THE HAND WASH SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DISHES INSIDE THE SINK. FOUND THE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. FOUND THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. [CA] ENSURE THE HAND WASH SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND FULLY STOCKED.

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
criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS GROWTH STAGES AND VARIOUS DIFFERENT TYPES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE REFRIGERATORS AND CRAWLING ONTO THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE COCKROACHES RUNNING AROUND INSIDE THE DRAWERS WERE THEY STORE SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS LIKE CUPS AND BOWS AT THE FRONT OF THE KITCHEN. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE COCKROACHES, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE COCKROACHES MAY BE HIDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE COCKROACHES. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING A PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE A TREATMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $298 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR. CALL THE DEPARTMENT AT 408-918-3400 WHEN READY FOR A RE-INSPECTION. FOUND SEVERAL ANTS CRAWLING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] ENSURE THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE ANY ANTS.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. [CA] PROVIDE A FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 112F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F MINIMUM.

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, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source

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