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Santa Clara County, CA

Korea Garden

1535 Landess Av 143

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

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 22, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Wall cover/sheet by the ice machine observed separated from the wall. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall 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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Rubber seal/gasket on the door of the 3 door prep cooler observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber seal/gasket.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Fruit flies observed in the kitchen especially by dishwasher machine. [Corrective Action] Eliminate fruit flies using safe methods.

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
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] Ensure employees maintain Food Handler's Card current and valid.

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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed newly installed tilt skillet and gas griller at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Ensure new equipments are approved by this department. Contact the Plan Check Program at this department at 408-918-3400 for information on plan check submittal. 2. Observed broken rubber seals on the doors of the 3 door prep cooler in the kitchen. [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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed water leak under the prep sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the 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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Containers of food partially blocking the handwash sink in the service area. Jug of water and electric kettle observed stored under the paper towel dispenser making it difficult to access paper towels. [Corrective Action] Maintain handwash sink easily accessible at all times. . Ensure no items are stored under the paper towel dispenser for easy access to paper towels.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observed food prep (rinsing fruits) in the 3 compartment warewash sink. [Corrective Action] Conduct food prep at the designated food prep 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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer concentration in the the dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm. [Corrective Action] Maintain chlorine sanitizer concentration at 50 ppm in the dishwasher. Facility may temporarily wash utensils in the dishwasher then sanitize in the 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

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