Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Lee & Bai Chinese Bao Shop
1661 Hollenbeck Av # B
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Dec 8, 2025
Conditional Pass
12 recorded violations
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Wet soiled wiping cloths left on counters throughout the kitchen. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Several boxed food items and cooked food containers stored directly on the floor. [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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine and quaternary ammonium testing strips are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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 K39Equipment and utensils
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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Prep refrigerator is missing a thermometer. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.
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 K08Other
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
No time markings available for the steamed bao kept on TPHC. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K38Facility maintenance
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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of dust on hood filters.[CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Water temperature at the 3 -comp sink and at the food prep sink measured at 104F. Water temperature at the hand sink measured at 89F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility sinks and at least 100F at handwash sinks.
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 problemscriticalCode K07Food temperature
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
The following PHFs were measured at improper holding temperatures : -- Cooked meat previously frozen left at room temperature to defrost for more than 4 hours measured at 60F. -- Held inside prep refrigerator for less than 4 hours measured at 50F: Tofu, cooked vegetables, ground meat. -- Soup stored on the floor for less than 2 hours measured 91F [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Manager put a time marking to discard PHFs in prep refrigerator within 4 hours of removal from temperature control. Cooked meat previously frozen was VC&D. Soup was reheated to 165F for hot holding.
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 temperatureminorCode K27Other
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Inside rear upright refrigerator, raw meats stored directly above ready to eat vegetables. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of debris and staining on equipment handles. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other 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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Missing single use sanitary towels at the rear hand sink. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.[COS] Front hand sink was partially obstructed with a cart.[CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
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 problemsminorCode K26Food temperature
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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Frozen meats being thawed at room temperature. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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 8, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 4, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K48Other
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Plan review
Inspector’s notes
New equipments added to the facility: Gas dim sum steamer installed below the hood, counter top steam table. [CA ] Submit plans for the added equipments. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 6, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw chicken and raw shrimp stored above ready to eat food items inside the upright refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K31Contamination
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Consumer self service does prevent contamination
Inspector’s notes
Sauces and condiments provided at the self service station are not covered. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from cross-contamination, by the use of an approved sneeze guard that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode K30Other
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Bagged food items stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area. [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 K07Food temperature
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) : raw fish, raw meats, tofu- held in the self serve station measured less between 45F and 47F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
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, May 6, 2025 · Original Source