Routine Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Result not listed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Karthikeya Supermarket
812 W El Camino Real
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Oct 15, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Old rodent droppings below the water heater. Per the manager, facility is serviced monthly by a pest control company, report was provided for review stating no rodent activity observed. [CA] Clean and sanitize areas of old droppings.
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 K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Food boxes stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area and inside walk in refrigerators. [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.
More about other findingminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink near the 3-comp sink is obstructed with shopping carts. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. SAnitary towels are not stored inside dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
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 K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw shell eggs stored directly above ready to eat food items inside in the display refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
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, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source