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Santa Clara County, CA

Kitty Noodle

174 Castro St

Last inspected Mar 11, 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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5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 11, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

beef in walk in cooler at 50F [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 temperature
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

empty soap and paper towel dispensers to handsinks [CA]refill empty dispensers

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, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Oct 28, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 10, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

one of handsinks with empty soap dispenser [CA]refill empty dispensers

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 K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

chicken stew at 58F on work table without timer etc., manager stated that the item are stored at room temperature for 3 hrs then placed into walk in cooler [CA]properly monitor perishable food when storing between 41 - 135F

In plain English

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

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

dead cockroaches and flying insects in kitchen [CA]maintain facility free of vermins

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3 door prep cooler with ambient temperature of 52F. cooked noodle and rice measured at 65F, both items were VC & D. [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

clogged mop sink [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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jul 26, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 26, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 3, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of 3 compartment sink at the facility. [Corrective Action] Submit application to Plan Check Program at this department to propose installing a 3 compartment sink.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Dust accumulation on the fan guard 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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Rubber seals on the doors of the 3 door prep cooler and the 3 door island prep cooler observed in disrepair. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber seals. 2. Observed grime accumulation inside all of the refrigeration units. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 3. Hood does not close properly at the 3 door prep cooler. [Corrective Action] Ensure hood closes properly.

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

Light in the storage room observed broken. [Corrective Action] Ensure light is working.

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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Heavy grime, oil, grease, or old food debris accumulation observed at the cookline, work table at service area #1, and work table and handwash sink at service area #2. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Back door does not close properly. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace back door. 3. Rusted areas on the stainless steel wall of the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition. 4. Observed broken or separation of the cove base tiles at the warewash area. [Corrective Action] Repair cove base tiles. 5. Wall in poor condition next to the walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Repair the wall.

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 3, 2025 · Original Source

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