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Santa Clara County, CA

Ly's Kitchen

2635 Senter Rd

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 6, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP THE RICE FROM THE WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WALL BY THE BACK DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. [CA] CLEAN THE WALLS.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED UNDER THE SLICER. [CA] DO NOT USE NEWSPAPER UNDER THE SLICER. THE SURFACE UNDER ANY EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND AN EMPLOYEE'S SHAVED ICE CUP ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL FOOD SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. FOUND A CELL PHONE AND A BOTTLE OF MEDICINE ON THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE AREA AROUND AND ON THE FAN COVERS WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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 IS OPERATING WITH AN EXPIRED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMIT. [CA] PROVIDE PAYMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, 48 HR NOTICE PROVIDED.

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, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WALL IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA WITH A HOLE AND GREASE ON THE WALL. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL AND 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 K04Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND AN EMPLOYEE EATING SOUP IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. [CA] ENSURE THE EMPLOYEES EAT IN AN AREA AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A BOTTLE OF ADVIL AND A CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL BUTANE BOTTLES ON THE SHELVES IN THE BACK. [CA] BUTANE CANNOT BE USED TO HEAT UP PLATES. REMOVE THE BUTANE FROM THE PREMISES.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 30, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

THERE IS NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FACILITY (ONLY TWO SEPARATE SINGLE SINKS) [CA] PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUAL DRAINBOARDS. SUBMIT PLANS TO THE PLAN CHECK DEPARTMENT.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PAINT CHIPPING OFF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. [CA] REMOVE THE CHIPPING PAINT AND RE-PAINT TO RENDER THE SHELVES 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
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MISSING LOCKERS FOR THE EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS. [CA] PROVIDE LOCKERS AND FASTEN THEM TO THE WALL SECURELY. MISSING A JANITORIAL (MOP) SINK IN THE FACILITY. [CA] PROVIDE A JANITORIAL SINK. SUBMIT PLANS TO THE PLAN CHECK DEPARTMENT.

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

FOUND A BROKEN TILE BY THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] REPAIR THE TILE.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF TRAYS INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] DO NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS IN THE HAND WASH SINK.

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 problems
minorCode K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CHICKEN BEING THAWED AT THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN STANDING WATER. [CA] FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL ONLY BE THAWED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41°F OR BELOW, 2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO HOURS AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70°F OR BELOW, AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES INTO THE SINK DRAIN, 3) IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE PREPARATION, 4) AS A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.

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, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source

Risk Factor Inspection

Dec 17, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

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