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Santa Clara County, CA

Kokoro Ramen

263 W Calaveras Bl

Last inspected Oct 8, 2025 · 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

Oct 8, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Rubber seals on the door of the single door undercounter cooler and the 2 door undercounter cooler observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber seals.

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 K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Expired health permit observed posted. [Corrective Action] Post the current valid health permit in public view.

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.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Facility lack manager's Food Safety Certification. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lack chlorine test strips. [Corrective Action] Provide chlorine test strips to be able to monitor chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher.

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.

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of soap and paper towels at the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Ensure soap and paper towels are always available at the handwash sink. [Corrected on Site] Soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser was refilled.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 21, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food Safety Certification not available for review. [Corrective Action] Food Safety Certificate shall be readily available for review.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks chlorine test strips. [Corrective Action] Provide chlorine test strips.

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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed damaged portion of the wall in the kitchen next to the handwash sink. [Corrective Action] Maintain walls 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source

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