Santa Clara County, CA

Kumako

Name: Kumako
Address: 211 Jackson St, Santa Clara County, CA

211 Jackson St

Last inspected Sep 23, 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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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 23, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy grease and food buildup found under equipment at cook line. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

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

White standing "Frigidaire" refrigerator measured at 50F [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Home type refrigerator found in lower basement[CA] All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, & meet applicable standards. Replace refrigerator with commercial type.

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

FSC has expired. [CA}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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken, and cooked pork held in white frigidaire refrigerator measured >41F,<135F,>4hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Per PIC, PHF was held in refrigerator >4hrs. PIC voluntarily condemned and destroyed PHF due to temperature abuse.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Unused equipment found stored in the facility (sm refrigerator,fryer and range). [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine is missing cover.[CA] Maintain equipment clean and 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 issues

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Portions of the floor at cook line are in disrepair. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Some grease/food buildup found under equipment in kitchen. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

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, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K11Food temperature

Official wording

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Inspector’s notes

Observed reheating of PHF at hot holding unit. [CA] Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly, and the time the food is between 41°F and 165°F shall not exceed two hours. Reheat at range prior to putting PHF in hot holding unit.

In plain English

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

Plumbing appears to be leaking in basement. Water found pooling next to standing refrigerators. [CA] All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and 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

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine is missing front cover.[CA] Maintain equipment clean and 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 issues

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Some portions of the floor at the cook line is in disrepair. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Food debris and grease found under equipment at cook line. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source