Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 30, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Lucky 7 Supermarket
398 S King Rd
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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 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Oct 21, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed about 5 flies in the meat department. PIC installed 2 insect wall devices today. [CA] Remove flies from facility using an approved pest control method. Maintain facility free of flies that can carry disease.
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 insectscriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed about 3 flies on the meat department cutting board. Cutting board had raw meat residue and was not being used. Cutting board has dark brown stains and cutting grooves. [CA] Wash, rinse and sanitize cutting board and maintain clean. [COS] Staff began washing and sanitizing cutting board. Replace cutting board if no longer cleanable.
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 K49Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
Health permit is expired. --48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ $968.00, which may include additional late fees. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Conditional Pass
9 recorded violations
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Brown/black organic growth observed in between glass display case doors. [CA] Clean doors. 2. Fan covers in walk-in cooler have accumulation of dust. [CA] Clean fan covers.
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 problemscriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw chorizo hanging from ceiling bar in the meat department; chorizo sausage measured 67F; per employee chorizo was placed on bar over 4 hours before inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Chorizo was voluntarily discarded by PIC. See VC&D report.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Only hand sink in the meat department is missing soap in the dispenser. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] PIC provided a pump soap 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 K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
2 containers of raw pork skin are stored on the floor. [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.
More about other findingminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed about 4 flies in the meat department. [CA] Remove flies from facility using approved pest control method. Facility can use wall mounted sconce insect device. Device cannot be installed over ware washing or food prep areas.
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 K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Ice machine lid is deteriorated/disrepair. [CA] Repair lid. 2. 2 meat dept sliding doors are broken/missing. Plastic is being to cover gap. [CA] Provide missing sliding doors and maintain in good repair. 3. Sticky ceiling fly traps are hanging in the meat department. [CA] Discontinue using glue traps as they are not approved. Facility can use wall mounted sconce insect device. Device cannot be installed over ware washing or food prep areas.
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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine test strips are not provided. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration of 100 ppm when ware washing.
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
Only 1 food handler card is provided. [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
1. Raw animal juice observed on floor of walk-in cooler. Debris and food residue observed under hot food display case. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. 2. Several wall tiles are missing behind the meat cutting equipment and behind the prep table. [CA] Maintain wall in good repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source