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Santa Clara County, CA

Jade China Chinese Food

2524 Berryessa Rd

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 16, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Boxed food in walk-in refrigerator stored directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Open bulk food containers found in walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

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

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Cooked shrimp held at cook line measured >41F,<135F,<2hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. PHF placed on TPHC for discard at 4hrs.

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
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Open employee beverage found on food preparation table. [CA] Employee's personal effects (cell phone, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Several wet/used wiping cloths found stored on preparation tables. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Dust/debris buildup found on fan guards in walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 22, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Multiple buckets of soy sauce were stored on the floor near dishmachine area. Boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. A bucket of chicken soup was on the floor at cookline. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Heavy accumulate debris on floor sinks throughout kitchen. [CA] Clean and maintain.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Cardboard was used as liner on the floor in kitchen. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. 3 compartment sink was used as food preparation sink. 3 compartment sink is directly plumbed. [CA] Food preparation shall be conducted in food preparation sink where sinks are indirectly plumbed. Dust built up on fan guard in walk-in fridge. [CA] Clean and maintain

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Mop is not hanged air dry. Missing mop rack. [CA] Mop rack or other devices not made available to hang and store cleaning tools. Supplements and phone were observed near steam table and dishmachine area. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Only hand wash station in kitchen is blocked. Hot and cold water for hand wash station were turned off. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Provide warm water for hand washing. [COS] PIC turned back on hot and cold water and removed items in hand wash station.

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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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulate debris on the floor in walk-in freezer. [CA] Clean and maintain floor.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

No chlorine detected from final rinse cycle for dishmachine. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [SA] PIC set up sanitizer sink measured at 100ppm.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

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