Follow-Up Inspection
May 20, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 20, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Kirin Bistro Inc
485 Castro St
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
May 19, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
4 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
dry rodent droppings in water heater room, mop room, dry storage room, on kitchen floor and on utensil storage shelves. advised owners regarding proper rodent dropping sanitizing procedures. [CA]maintain facility free of rodent droppings flying insects in food prep area [CA]maintain facility free of flying insects
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 insectscriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
upright dishwashing machine without chlorine residue. advised operator not to use the unit until serviced [CA]maintain dishwashing machines 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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
two back doors open [CA]keep doors closed to prevent pest entry
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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
3 comp sink leaking at p-trap [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 15, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
grime build up on kitchen wall and ceiling [CA]maintain facility free of grime build up
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 problemsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
sink next to steamer leaking [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair 3 compartment sink partiall clogged [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair
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 problemsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
flying insects in kitchen [CA]maintain facility free of flying insects
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 K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
tofu, eggs in walk in cooler at 45F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)
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 temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 1, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
dry rodent droppings around water heater. verified biweekly pest control service invoices. [CA]clean and sanitize pest affected area
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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
several wiping clothes on food contact surface [CA]maintain wiping clothes in bleach solution when not in use
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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
dripping from walk in cooler fan unit being collected with two bus tubs [CA]maintain equipments in good repair
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 issuescriticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
pork being marinated with bbq sauce and flat noodle on worktable at 60F without timer or time log [CA]properly monitor time when storing perishable food above 41F or below 135F
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, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source