Santa Clara County, CA

Lei Garden Inc

Name: Lei Garden Inc
Address: 10125 Bandley Dr, Santa Clara County, CA

10125 Bandley Dr

Last inspected Aug 13, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed chicken containers on floor in walk in freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observed chicken and fish thawing in three compartment sink. [CA] Food preparation shall be conducted in available food preparation sink. Discussed with manager to wash, rinse and sanitize three compartment sink prior to using for washing dishes.

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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured scallops at 49F and beef at 47F at top insert prep unit across from cookline. Per PIC, items were stocked in inserts from walk in cooler at 11 AM [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC decided use ice baths to maintain PHFs at 41F or below.

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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.

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criticalCode K16Other

Official wording

Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

Lack of tags for clams. [CA] Shellstock shall have certification tags and shall be properly stored and displayed. Molluscan shellfish shall have shellstock tags and shall be properly stored and displayed, all shellstock tags shall be kept in chronological order for 90 days after harvest date. [SA] Manager provided an invoice for the clams. Manager will email proof of tags for new deliveries of clams for later this week.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K26Food temperature

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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Observed fish thawing without running water in three compartment sink. [CA] Use designated food preparation sink AND [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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 29, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed sauces stored right next to hand wash sink and under paper towel dispenser. [CA] A minimum 6" high metal splash guard spanning the full length of the drainboard shall be installed or remove any open food from area next to the sink to prevent contamination.

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.

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observed improper use of warewash sink. Food is being prepared in warewash sink when a food prep sink is available in the facility. [CA] Use the available food preparation sink for any food preparation.

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.

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minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Observed boiled noodles and pork cooling in covered containers in walk in cooler. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of pink and brown mold like substance on inside panel of ice machine, it is not coming in contact with ice at this time. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine.

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.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

*Repeat violation Oven for baking bread is not operated under ventilation hood. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Discontinue the use of the oven. Either move the oven under a ventilation hood or remove the oven from the facility. A follow up inspection will be conducted by June 6, 2025 to ensure the oven is either removed from the facility or moved under the hood.

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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of dust, dirt and food debris under racks with food containers and bags in storage rooms. Accumulation of debris under racks in cookline area. [CA] Floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Accumulation of dust and grease on wall and shelve above food prep table in front of walk in cooler. [CA] Walls in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

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.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed back door to the facility propped open. Observed a ceiling window propped open in the cookline area. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Keep the ceiling window closed to prevent vermin entry.

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed back door of the facility propped open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

At small mop sink, unable to check hot water, faucet hot water handle is broken. [CA] Ensure hot water heater is operable and maintained in good repair at all times.

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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed cloth used in direct contact with buns in walk in freezer. [CA] Discontinue the use of cloth towels in direct with food, used approved, single use materials.

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.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Oven for baking bread is not operated under ventilation hood. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Immediately relocate the oven under ventilation hood or further enforcement actions may be taken. Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood filters, ceiling above cook line appears to be stained. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation. Ensure ventilation hood is working properly and maintain walls and ceilings clean and free of stains.

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.

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of dust and debris on walk in cooler fan guards and light cover. Ventilation fans in food prep/ cook line area are accumulated with dust and dirt. Fan stored on shelf across from walk in cooler is heavily accumulation with dust and dirt. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean and maintain the equipment 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

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured chicken feet and dumpling steam container at 51F stored on prep table near cook line. Per PIC, it was taken out for steaming less than 30 min ago. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC moved the containers back to refrigerator to cool down. Measured fish at 45F in prep unit across from cookline next to the wall. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed accumulation of food debris, dust and dirt on floors behind equipment, splashes of food and dust on walls throughout the facility. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Observed broken pieces of coving/tiles near walls in some areas close to doors near fish tank and back storage areas. [CA] Repair the coving and tiles.

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

Observed cardboards used as floor and shelf liner throughout 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.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Lack of food handler cards for some employees in the facility. [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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 6, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple boxes stored on the floor in 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.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured bean sprouts at 66F in the under counter refrigerator, per PIC, it was stored outside for last hour and was just moved in the refrigerator. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41F or below. [COS] PIC added ice to bean sprouts for rapid cooling.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed a small pot stored in hand wash sink near dumplings prep area. [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.

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

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 issues

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Back door to the facility is propped open. Observed window in the ceiling above cookline open [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Keep the window above cookline closed to vermin entry and to avoid food contamination.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

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, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source