Santa Clara County, CA

Kalesa

Name: Kalesa
Address: 1783 N Milpitas Bl, Santa Clara County, CA

1783 N Milpitas Bl

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 12, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed some metal straining tools in the kitchen damaged and frayed. [Corrective Action] Discard damaged and frayed metal straining tools. [Corrected on Site] Employee discarded metal straining tools.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken stored above a box of bitter melon and bucket of sauce in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Do not store raw foods above produce or read-to-eat food 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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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The only designated handwash sink was completely blocked by employee cutting produce. [Corrective Action] Ensure the handwash sink is always easily accessible at all times. [Corrected on Site] Employee moved moved produce and cutting equipment away from the handwash sink.

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.

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Grime accumulation on the rubber seals/gaskets in the 3 door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Mold like substance observed inside the ice machine near the ice chute. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside the ice machine.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Floor tiles throughout the entire kitchen observed damaged allowing grey water to settle in between the cracks and damaged areas. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.

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, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 27, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink in the kitchen was observed partially blocked by vegetable cutting equipments. [Corrective Action] Ensure the handwash sink is easily accessible at all times.

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.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

1. Multiple food items in the refrigeration at the cookline was measured at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Leche flan in the 2 door prep cooler at the service area was measured at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Dust accumulation on the fan guard in the cookline refrigeration. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Rubber seals on the doors of the refrigeration unit at the cookline observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Ensure rubber seals are in good condition.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed pooling of waste water in areas of broken floor tiles in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Back door was observed left propped open with a trash can. [Corrective Action] Maintain back door closed when not actively going in or out. Install a screen door or an air curtain if normally left open.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Food prep sink observed separating from the wall. [Corrective Action] Re-mount the food prep sink and silicone if necessary. Ensure sink is fully secured to the wall.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed containers of pre-cooked foods in the walk-in cooler not covered. [Corrective Action] Ensure foods are covered 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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Dead cockroaches observed on monitoring trap on the floor next to the 2 door upright cooler by the back door. At the same area observed two cockroach stragglers on the wall near the ceiling panels. Recent pest control report dated 01/14/2025 observed. No cockroaches observed at the food prep areas. [Corrective Action] A food facility shall be free of pest.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed gaps and holes between the wall and ceiling panel at the back area above the 2 door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Seal all gaps and holes.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of wall mounted paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink at the service area. Paper towel on a roll was available nearby. [Corrective Action] Install a wall mounted paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink.

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.