Santa Clara County, CA

Lungo

Name: Lungo
Address: 137 E El Camino Real, Santa Clara County, CA

137 E El Camino Real

Last inspected Jun 15, 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

Jun 15, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Liquid waste from ice storage drains into a container. [CA] Liquid waste must drain into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

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 problems

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Rodent dropping observed in the water heater area. No food or food contact surfaces contamination observed. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings. Seal gaps in facility to prevent entry. Maintain ongoing pest control service.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Opening observed on ceiling above the back door. Gap observed above dry storage in dining area. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

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

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The following PHF measured at improper holding temperature: noodles (72F) held at prep surface for less than 2h. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PHF was relocated to the walk in.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 26, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

At the front counter, observed gaps in the following areas: underneath counter-top/bar top, and interior edges of cabinets. In the kitchen area, observed gaps in the following areas: wall separating prep sink and mop sink, around conduits and wiring, and around wall mounted equipment. [CA] Ensure all gaps, cracks, crevices, and holes are sealed to prevent possible harborage of vermin.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 20, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

1) Pressurized cylinders are not securely fastened to a rigid structure.[CA]Pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid surface. 2) Cardboard is reused to line shelves under the cook line. [CA] Discontinue the reuse of cardboard and instead of material that is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

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

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Employee observed manually warewashing utensils and equipment at the three compartment sink but did not complete the sanitizing step. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM). [COS] Guided employee on how to prepare proper sanitizer solution and had employee sanitize the previously washed food contact equipment. Provided manual warewashing hand out to employe.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

Facility's Environmental Health Permit expired on 12/31/24. [CA] A food facility is required to have a valid Health Permit to operate. A 48-hour notice to renew Health Permit is issued. See comments section at end of report.

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 issues

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink at the front prep area had water measured at a maximum temperature of 67F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide hot water minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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 problems

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

1) Leak observed on drain pipes under the three compartment sink. 2) Hot water handle for the three compartment sink is in disrepair where it cannot be shut off. 3) The cold water handle for the hand wash sink located in the back kitchen is in disrepair where it does not turn on. [CA] Repair issues and maintain all plumbing in good repair.

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 problems

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

1) A valid food safety certificate for managers is not available. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have at least one valid Food Safety Certificate available for review. 2) Food handler cards for employees are not available for review. [CA] All employees that handles, prepares, or serves food shall have a valid food handler card available within 30 days from their 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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source