Santa Clara County, CA

Little Chef's Chineses Fast Food

Name: Little Chef's Chineses Fast Food
Address: 1462 S Winchester Bl, Santa Clara County, CA

1462 S Winchester Bl

Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 25, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Egg rolls and fried chicken was measured 132F & 128F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Provide heat lamp to maintained temperature for dry PHF at minimum 135F.

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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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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Large containers of rice and flour lack common name. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Restrooms exhaust fan is not working. [CA] Restrooms shall have an openable screened window, an air shaft, or a light switch-activated exhaust fan, consistent with the requirements of local building codes.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 24, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Restroom exhaust fan was not working. [CA] Restrooms shall have an open able screened window, an air shaft, or a light switch-activated exhaust fan, consistent with the requirements of local building codes.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Mop was left in a dirty mop water. [CA] After use, dirty mop water shall be drain and mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Beef container had a small container to scooping beef. [CA] Use scoop with a handle so it does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. Beef container inside the refrigeration and chicken container inside the walk in refrigeration lack covering. [CA] Food container shall be covered with lid to prevent cross contamination.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 4, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer spray bottle with out common name. [CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Dirty mop water in a mop bucket left inside the janitorial sink. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. A hole greater than 1/4 inches in the restroom ceiling above hand washing sink. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Personal items including jackets and phone on shelve next to single use articles such as disposable glasses and plates. [CA] Employee personal storage areas shall be located in an area that will prevent potential contamination of food, equipment, linens, and single-use articles.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Cardboard boxes in use to line shelving and flooring. [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.