Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 5, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
India Cash & Carry
1032 E El Camino Real
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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
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Aug 4, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Rat droppings activity was seen around the dry packaged food area and around the water heater at the time of inspection. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Elizabeth T. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, [Name], has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 6, 2026
Pass
9 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE WALL IN DISREPAIR BY THE EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL. FOUND TRASH ON THE FLOOR BY THE EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND AT THE PRODUCE AREA. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS MORE OFTEN.
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 problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SACS OF RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. FOUND SACS OF ONION STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE PRODUCE AREA.[CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRODUCE ROOM.
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 problemsminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGNS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. [CA] PROVIDE SIGNS.
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 issuesminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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 insectscriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TOFU AT 58F STORED ON THE PRODUCE REFRIGERATED SHELF. [CA] KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D
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 temperatureminorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
THE MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.
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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVES AT THE PRODUCE AREA. [CA] DISCONTINUE USING THE CARDBOARD TO LINE THE SHELVES.
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 issuesminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND DUST/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE SHELVES AT THE PRODUCE AREA WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THE SHELVES MORE OFTEN.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 5, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
India Cash and Carry has a unit (storage/kitchen) at 1036 E El Camino Real (next to Meat Corner). That unit is not permitted. The Meat Corner went through plan check and got approved on 01/2019 at 1036 E El Camino Real. The Meat Corner and the unit next door were subdivided by a wall at the same address 1036 E El Camino Real. Since then the unit at 1036 E El Camino has been operating without a valid health permit. Per owner, the facility has same equipment as it did in 2018 and nothing as changed. The facility only cooks and no pick ups or dine in services at this address. Observed cooking equipment such as burners, tandoor and fryers. Also observed three compartment sink, food preparation sink, hand wash sinks, walk in cooler, walk in freezer and upright refrigerator. [CA] Cease and desist all operations, until final plan check approval has been received from this department. A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source