Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 31, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Lee's House Chinese Food
6187 Santa Teresa Bl
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Aug 28, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 27, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
8 recorded violations
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Whole onions are being cut on the top of the chest freezer. The paint is coming off of the top of this unit. [CA] Use a clean and sanitized area such as a cutting board for direct food contact.
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 K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
There is not a hand washing sink so the dish sink is used for hand washing. The paper towel dispenser close to the dish sink has stained light brown paper towels in the dispenser. [CA] The paper towels must be replaced with new clean paper towels in this dispenser.
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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
The sanitizer bin tested about 200ppm chlorine. [CA] The chlorine must be at 100ppm for the wiping towels.
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 K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
The area outside the back door is soiled. [CA] Clean the area outside the back door.
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 insectsminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
The scoop is in the bulk food bin with the handle in the food. [CA] Store the scoop with the handle not touching the food inside.
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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed the floor under equipment to be soiled in several corners. [CA] Thoroughly clean the floors. Observed the wall to be soiled in several areas in the kitchen and deteriorated. Observed a hole in the wall in the storage room. [CA] Clean and repair the walls.
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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Not all cooks have a valid food handler card. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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 issuescriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed mouse droppings on the counter next to the beverage dispenser and open box of clean drink cups and lids.. Observed mouse droppings on the shelf with the clean cups, lids, and straws. [CA] Clean and sanitize the areas. Take effective measures to protect food from contamination. Facility must close. Facility must remain closed until permission from this department is given.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Pass
8 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
The cook does not have food handler cards. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
The walls in the kitchen are deteriorated and soiled. [CA] Thoroughly clean the walls and repaint where needed.
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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed used wiping towels in the kitchen stored on table tops. [CA] Keep them in sanitizer between each use. The towel bucket for the front was at about 10ppm. [CA] Keep the chlorine at 100ppm in the bucket [COS] The owner remade the towel bucket at 100ppm chlorine.
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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
The white food storage bins are soiled and turning black Garbage cans are being used as food storage bins. [CA] Replace them with approved food type storage bins. Thoroughly clean and sanitize the soiled bins.
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
The walls and shelves inside the walk in refrigerator are soiled. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize the inside of the walk in refrigerator.
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 K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Clean utensils are stored in containers that have become soiled. [CA] Wash and sanitize the utensils and the containers. Cardboard is used to line shelves. [CA] Discontinue using cardboard to line shelves.
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
Boxes of oil are stored in the restroom. [CA] remove the food from inside the restroom and do not place any food or food contact items in the refrigerator. [CA] The owner removed the items from inside the restroom.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
There is not a hand washing sink. There is a stainless divider in the food prep sink that must not be used as a hand washing sink as the employee showed this as the hand sink. [CA] a hand washing sink is required.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source