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Santa Clara County, CA

Khazana By Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

339 University Av

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

A few unlabeled drying ingredient bulk bins noted. [CA] Label containers with ingredient name. Box of meat noted on floor in walk in cooler. [CA] Store food 6 inches off of floor.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food safety managers certificate expired Feb. 2026. [CA] Renew immediately. At least one person shall be food safety certified.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Exposed/open ceiling noted in downstairs prep area. Per chef, dough (naan) is prepared here, observed large mixer. [CA] Per previous condition on permit, if food prep is conducted downstairs, conduits must be installed within walls and ceilings as much as practical, and if not they shall be mounted or enclosed to facilitate cleaning. The walls and ceiling of all rooms where food prep is conduced shall be of a durable, smooth, non absorbent, light colored and easily cleanable surface. Install the required ceiling by 5/22/26.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed unapproved tandoor oven on site. [CA] Submit plans to this department for approval of this unit by 5/6/2026. A separate exhaust hood is required for this equipment. Repeat violation. Failure to submit plans may result in legal action. Visit www.ehinfo.org for food plan requirements/submittal.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured basmanti rice in rice cooker at 118F, chicken/paneer skewers between 92-114F. Food was prepared around 1030a. [CA] Maintain potentially hazardous food 135F and above or 41F and below. [COS] Rice and skewers were time labeled. Note: Potentially hazardous foods utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) shall be discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when food is removed from temperature control. TPHC hand out provided. Label rice daily with date and time 1030a-130p.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloths noted on prep counters throughout. [CA] Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket in between uses. [COS]

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, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Pass

11 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of chlorine test strips for the bar glasswasher. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips for this unit and test at 50 ppm chlorine.

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

Observed food preparation being conducted downstairs below exposed, unfiinished ceiling. Observed a hand sink and food prep sink in this area. Waste plumbing line observed to be contained with a steel container that spans the length of a plumbing line. Per chef, at this time food prep will not be conducted in the basement. [CA]Per condition on the permit, if food prep is conducted downstairs, conduits must be installed within walls and ceilings as much as practicable, and if not they shall be mounted or enclosed to facilitate cleaning. The walls and ceilings of all rooms where food prep is conducted \shall be of a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light colored and easily cleanable surface. Submit plans by Jan 31.

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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Observed a tray of cooked rice cooling on rack,4- 5 inches high. [CA] Cool food rapidly by using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 4 inches for liquids.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Unlabled bulk containers noted throughout. [CA] Lable container with ingredient name. Boxes of produce and canned good stored on the floor and in walk in freezer. [CA] Store food 6 inches off of the floor on shelving or racks.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloths noted on prep tables. [CA] Store wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets, quat ammonium at 200 ppm between uses.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat food in walk in. [CA] Store raw chicken below ready to eat food.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured fried dough balls in syrup at 60F on prep table. [CA] Maintain potentially hazardous food 41F and below or 135F and above. [COS] Food was placed in walk in to cool down.

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack of stem probe thermometers on site. Missing thermometer for the drawer units across the cookline. [CA] Provide thermometers.

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

Hand sink across from cook line found obstructed. Paper towel dispenser found empty at hand sink in the back prep area and downstairs. Hand sink at bar lacked soap and paper towels (was located at the bar warewashing sink). [CA] Keep hand sink accessible, hand sink stocked and paper towel dispensers stocked at all times. [COS]

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Unapproved tandoor oven on site. [CA] Submit equipment specification sheets to this department for prior approval. A separate exhaust hood is required for this equipment.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Lack of Food Safety managers certificate and food handler cards for all employees. [CA] At least one person shall be food safety certified. Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

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