Follow-Up Inspection
May 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Lucky #774-Deli
234 Saratoga Av
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Several heat lamps are not working leading to temperature violation [CA] Maintain heat lamps in working condition and do not store any food in this unit until heat lamps are working and can maintain foods at 135F or warmer The following it ems were discarded and chemical sprayed over them due to temperature violation 7.5 pounds of fried chicken 99F-116F
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 temperatureminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloth pail quat sanitizer at 100 ppm [CA] Maintain quat sanitizer at 200 ppm - Corrected
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 K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Employee washed hands with soap for 5 seconds [CA] All food employees shall thoroughly wash their hands and that portion of their arms exposed to direct food contact with soap and vigorously rub hands together to lather up for at least 10 to 15 seconds. They shall rinse hands with warm water followed by drying with paper towels. Employees shall pay attention to the areas underneath the fingernails and between the fingers when washing hands. – Corrected
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 K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink by the ware washing sink has no soap in the dispenser and paper towel dispenser does not work [CA] Maintain all dispensers supplied and in working condition. - Corrected
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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at the three-compartment sink at 102F [CA] Maintain hot water at 120F or warmer.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety certificate not available [CA] Keep all required certificates available for review during inspection.
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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 20, 2025 · Original Source