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Kathmandu Cuisine

138 S Main St

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Sep 29, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Onion sauce and other items in the 2 door prep cooler were measured at 45 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 23, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed rodent droppings on the floor behind the chest freezer by 3 compartment sink, on the wooden base of the dough mixer, on the floor and boxes in the momo dough rolling room, and in the box of the bench seating at customer eating area. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitized affected areas. Maintain facility free of rodents.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

The dual stock pot burner next to the tandoori oven observed not fully under exhaust hood. [Corrective Action] The hood shall have at least 6 inches overhang above cooking equipments.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Automatic soap dispenser at the handwash sink in the kitchen by the 3 compartment sink does not work. Nearby dish soap available. [Corrective Action] Ensure automatic soap dispenser is properly functioning.

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 problems
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of grease and old food debris on the floor under cooking equipments. [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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

1. MAJOR. Chicken curry and other curry items in the 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen were measured at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] Move items to a working refrigeration unit. 2. MINOR. Chicken in the single door undercounter cooler was measured at 46 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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Back doors left open. [Corrective Action] Maintain doors closed to prevent entry of pest.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. The 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen is not able to maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The rubber seals/gaskets on the doors of the 2 door prep cooler were observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Refrigeration unit shall be able to maintain temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Repair or replace rubber seals/gaskets. 2. Door hinge of the single door undercounter cooler observed broken. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the door hinge.

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 K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Observed meat thawing at room temperature. [Corrective Action] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 14, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

The dual stock pot burner next to the tandoori oven does not completely fit under the exhaust hood. [Corrective Action] There shall be at least 6 inches exhaust hood overhang above cooking equipments. Re-locate the dual stock pot burner.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed pooling of water in the single door undercounter cooler. [Corrective Action] Ensure water does not pool inside of the refrigeration unit.

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

The back door from the kitchen was left wide open. [Corrective Action] Close the back door or the screen door when not actively going in and out.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Cloth towel was observed within the fried chicken tub in the walk-in cooler. Per cook, the cloth towel is used to absorb the oil. [Corrective Action] Discontinue using cloth towel in foods.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. Lack of paper towels at the handwash sink near the walk-in cooler. Paper towels available nearby. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are available at all times to properly dry hands after washing. 2. Soap and paper towel dispensers installed at the food prep sink. [Corrective Action] Remove the soap and paper towel dispenser at the food prep 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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy grime accumulation on the racks in the walk-in 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop observed stored directly in the ice in the ice machine at the service area. [Corrective Action] Store the ice scoop in a clean and dry area.

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

1. Dust on the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Heavy discoloration of the paint in the warewash room. [Corrective Action] Maintain walls in good condition. 3. Multiple cracked and missing floor tiles at the warewash area. [Corrective Action] Maintain floor 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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Broken door handle on the 2 door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the door handle.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

The dual stock pot burner next to the tandoori oven does not fit under the exhaust hood. [Corrective Action] There shall be at least 6 inches overhang over cooking equipments. The hood may need to be extended or replaced to provide adequate coverage over cooking equipments. Contact Plan Check Program at this department for more information.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

1. Boxes and containers of meat observed stored on the floor at the warewash room. [Corrective Action] Store foods at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. 2. Observed buckets and containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Store foods at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination and to be able to clean the floors. 3. Containers of food in the walk-in cooler observed uncovered. [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.

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

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