Santa Clara County, CA

Lin Garden

Name: Lin Garden
Address: 6924 Almaden Ex, Santa Clara County, CA

6924 Almaden Ex

Last inspected Apr 17, 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

Apr 17, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The floor around the sinks is soiled with grime and build up. [CA] Thoroughly scrape all of the grime off of the floor and keep it 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The hand sink had dishes in it upon arrival. [CA] Keep the hand sink clear and readily accessible and do not use it for any other purpose besides hand washing. [COS] The owner took the items out of the sink.

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

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

There are plastic to-go containers being used as scoops and kept in the bulk food bins. [CA] Use scoops with handles and if they are kept in the bin then be sure that the handle does not touch the food inside. They must be kept upright so the handle doesnt touch the food in the bin.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The back door is normally left open. [CA] Close the gap under the screen door and main door if needed.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 6, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed wiping towels left on the table tops. [CA] The used wiping towels must be stored in the sanitizer bucket between each use.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the back door and screen door left. The screen door does not reach the bottom so there is about a 6 inch gap. [CA] The door needs to remain closed or repair the screen door and close the gaps to help keep out rodents and insects.

In plain English

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed black grease and grime and food particles on the floor under equipment, against the walls. [CA] Thoroughly clean the floors and 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 problems

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed rodent droppings on and below the hot water heater.[CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize the areas and surrounding areas. According to the owners there was a rodent issue in the building and it has since been taken care of. Clean up the droppings and protect food from possible contamination. Obtain pest control service. A reinspection will be conducted.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The front True brand refrigerator is at 62 degrees F. The containers of tofu checked were at 55-60 degrees F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. The tofu was thrown into the garbage by the owner. Discontinue using this refrigerator for PHF until it can hold food at 41 degrees F and below.

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

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The hand sink had a bowl of shrimp draining in it. [CA] The hand sink must be kept accessible only for hand washing. Use the food prep sink for food prep activities. [CA] Bowl removed from the sink and washed.

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.