Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Kumar's Island Market
1440 E Santa Clara St
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Pass
8 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
The floors of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer have an accumulation of food debris or debris. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and 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 K32Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
There are prepackaged food items lacking labels. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. [COS] PIC provided the labels of the food products.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsminorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
1. Second Repeat Violation: Heavy accumulation of build up/dust observed on toilet and handwash station. [CA] Toilet facilities shall remain clean and in good repair. Routinely clean and sanitize. 2. Second Repeat Violation: Boxes and freezer are blocking hallway to restroom. [CA] Ensure the restroom is accessible to facility employees at all times. Allow for at least 30 inches of space to pass through. 3. No toilet tissue was available in the restroom. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
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
1. The walk in cooler was not maintaining PHFs at 41F or below. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. 2. Facility is using cardboard to line the floors of the facility. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
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 issuesminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
1. The restroom handwash station lacks a handwash reminder sign. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees. 2. Facility lacks the most recent health inspection report. [CA] A copy of the most recent routine inspection report conducted to assess compliance with this part shall be maintained at the food facility and made available upon request.
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 issuesminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Facility has several pieces of equipment not required for the operation stored in the hallway between the sales floor and the restrooms. [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 insectscriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
PHFs in the walk in cooler were measured between 47-48F. Per PIC, they changed the temperature of the walk in cooler yesterday as it had frozen over. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Items were discarded. See VC&D report.
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, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 16, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 20, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: Heavy accumulation of build up/dust observed on toilet and handwash station. [CA] Toilet facilities shall remain clean and in good repair. Routinely clean and sanitize. REPEAT VIOLATION: Boxes and freezer are blocking hallway to restroom. Operator stated that he does not use the restroom. [CA] Ensure hallway to restroom is clear at all times.
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 K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: Food is being stored on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: 1) Cardboard is being used to line walk in cooler floor, walk in freezer floor, and shelves/racks throughout entire facility. [CA] Discontinue use of unapproved materials. 2) Two freezer units in hallway leading to bathroom were observed inoperable. [CA] Remove inoperable equipment from premises to prevent pest harborage.
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 issuesminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Heavy accumulation of dust, dirt, and other debris observed in walk in cooler floor, restroom floor, and floors throughout facility. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize floors to prevent pest harborage.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source