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Santa Clara County, CA

Kentucky Fried Chicken @ 983

983 Meridian Av

Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 26, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Found goose neck faucet at 3-compartment sink removed. Found ONLY (2x) spray nozzle provided. [CA] Reinstall goose neck faucet at warewash sink where goose neck faucet shall be able to reach each compartment. 2. Found a leak at cold water knob at warewash sink (left side) when water knob is on. [CA] Secure leak.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found one DEAD cockroach under the soda box near office area. [CA] Eliminate all evidence of DEAD cockroach. Clean and sanitize all effected areas. Continue to provide approved pest control services.

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.

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Measured water temperature holding at 121F at hand wash station located next to 1-compartment sink. Hand wash station is under a mixer system. Observed ONLY a knee peddle provided. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of warm water to be held between 100F - 108F. [SA] Operator directed to use other hand wash station located in front of walk-in-freezer near by.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Measured 0ppm quat concentration at sani bucket located at front station (left side). [CA] Maintain quat concentration at 200ppm.

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 15, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Tile for the cove base located under the food prep sink is damaged and in disrepair. [CA] Replace damaged tile and repair cove base to main floors 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 problems
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1) Leak observed under the food preparation sink. [CA] Repair leaks and maintain plumbing of facility in good repair. 2) Drain line from soda machine extends into the floor sink. [CA] Provide a minimum of a 1 inch air gap between the end of equipment drain lines and the rim of the floor sink to protect equipment from back flow contamination.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

A paper towel dispenser is not available for the hand wash sink located by the warewashing area and paper towels were stored on top of equipment. [CA] Single-use paper towels shall be stored inside a dispenser to protected it from contamination prior to use.

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, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source

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