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Santa Clara County, CA

Lotus Delight

375 Saratoga Av # L

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 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.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 16, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Hot holding unit with samosa and patties were measured 120F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC adjusted the temperature and it was measured 135F.

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 K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Facility cooked food and prepackaged it in a facility shall bear the following labeling method. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer spray bottle lack common name "sanitizer". [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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH SAMOSA ND VEG ROLLS WAS MEASURED 118 F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS ADJUSTED AND IT WAS MEASURED 135 F. FOOD WAS COOKED TODAY. STUFFED KACHORI WAS HELD AT ROOM TEMP AND MEASURED 80 F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] STUFFED KACHORIS WERE PUT INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING. FOOD WAS COOKED TODAY. PARAS (MILK BALLS SWEET) WERE KEPT AT ROOM TEMP AND MEASURED 80F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PARAS WAS SHIFTED INTO A COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH OTHER SWEETS. FOOD WAS COOKED TODAY.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

LACK TEST STRIPS. [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 problems
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

HOT HOLDING UNIT LACK THERMOMETER. [CA] A thermometer shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. LACK PROBE THERMOMETER. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of 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 issues
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, FLOOR, AND EQUIPMENT. [CA] Clean more frequently to prevent contamination.

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

DIRTY MOP WATER INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH MOP ON SIDE. [CA] After use, dirty water shall be dispose off 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

MULTIPLE INDIAN DISHES DAL, PANEER, ARVI, ETC. LACK LABELS. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 13, 2025

Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Facility using cardboard under drinks inside the walk in cooler. [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

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

More about other finding
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Hot holding unit with Samosa, & Veg rolls were at 70F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC adjusted the temperature setting. Now hot holding unit is 135F.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Dirty mop water was in a bucket and mop was at the side of the bucket. [CA] Mop water shall be disposed of in the janitorial sink or toilet facility. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Large strainers were hanging at the mop racks. [CA] Mop rack is only for hanging mop, viper, and broom. Do not store food contact utensil at the rack. [COS] PIC took down the utensils for washing.

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
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Muteer Paneer was cooling for 3 hours at room temp and tempurature was at 116F. [CA] The Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. .

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack test strips to check sanitizing level. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be readily available at all times. Both side board and 3-compartment sink was full with dirty dishes and pan. [CA] Facility shall have a procedure in place to wash, rinse, and sanitize larger utensils or equipment that do not fit in sink compartments.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces 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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Hot holding unit with samosa lack monitoring thermometer. [CA] The thermometer in the reach-in refrigerator shall be placed where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature. Lack probe thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of 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 issues
minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Multiple food items without label in the facility. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Debris under the food prep sink. [CA] Clean more frequently under the food prep sink.

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

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

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