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Santa Clara County, CA

Idly Express

2006 El Camino Real

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 24, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack a probe thermometer [CA] Provide a probe thermometer and check food temperature daily. - Corrected

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.

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minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee washed hands with soap for 5 seconds [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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Some packaged foods made at Idly Express central kitchen lack proper labeling [CA] Label information shall include the following: (1) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food. (3) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents. (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

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