Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Joyous Cuisine
124 Castro St
Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Sep 7, 2026
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
3 compartment leaking at p-trap [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair
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 problemsminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
chlorine concentraion less than 10 ppm in dishwashing machine rinse water. advised operator manually wash utensils until in good repair [CA]maintain washing machine in good repair
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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
a soiled wiping cloth on work table [CA]maintain wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in 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 problemsminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
empty paper towel dispenser to handsink next to 3 comp sink [CA]refill empty dispensers
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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
a significant grime build up on kitchen floor [CA]maintain facility free of grime build up
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
dry rodent droppings around water heater [CA]clean and sanitize pest affected area
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, Sep 7, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 26, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
rodent droppings around back delivery door [CA]clean and sanitize rodent affected area
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 insectsminorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
two dozens of eggs on shelf rack around 70F, VC&D [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products) soft serve mix at 51F in ice cream maker hopper [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)
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 temperaturecriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
dishwashing machine sanitizer dispenser not working. wash utensils/equipments manually until serviced [CA]maintain dishwashing machine in good repair
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 K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
a door gap to back delivery door [CA]eliminate door gaps to prevent contamination
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 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The handwash sink next to cooking area was used as a prep sink, it was filled with cilantro and water. The rear handwash sink by the dishwasher had an empty soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser was not functioning. [CA] - Ensure all handwas sinks are fully stocked with soap and paper towels in functioning dispensers and keep sinks accessible at all times. [COS] - Cilantro was removed, advised staff to use prep sink for food. Rear handwash sink was restocked and paper towels was placed by the dispenser. Repair the paper towel dispenser.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source