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Santa Clara County, CA

M Noodle N Cafe

6945 Monterey Rd Ste D

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 28, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Heavy debris noted behind equipment and under the cook line. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris. 2. Heavy debris noted on the walls around the water heater and around the prep tables. [CA] Regularly clean/sanitize the walls of the facility to prevent any accumulation of debris.

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.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

All lights within the hood system are not functional at the time of inspection. [CA] Replace the light bulbs within the hood system.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water within the facility was measured at 110*F at the time of inspection. Per PIC, they used a lot of hot water recently to make soups. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at hand wash sinks (100*F). Hot water is raising gradually; monitor water heater.

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.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

3-Compartment sink had meats thawing inside of it at the time of inspection. [CA] Use equipment based on the manufacturer's intended use. Use the prep sink to thaw out food.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Milk was being stored inside of the ice machine at the time of inspection. [CA] Remove milk from location and place within a ice bath. [COS] PIC moved it to the reach in. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Floors within the kitchen area have cardboard boxes. [CA] Replace cardboard flooring with approved flooring. Discontinue using cardboard boxes.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Milk/drinks being stored inside of ice machine at the time of inspection. [CA] Discontinue placing food directly inside of ice machine. Recommend creating ice baths. [SA] Items were moved into the reach in.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

PHFs within reach in were measured between 48-49*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Recommend having the unit serviced. [SA] All items were moved to second reach 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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Food debris noted on the shelving of the reach in freezer at the time of inspection. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Two small deep fryers are outside of the hood system at the time of inspection. Per PIC, they are planning on extending the hood system around August. Submit plans into this department for approval before the project begins. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. Equipment has been impounded by this department.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

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

Inspector’s notes

3-Compartment sink is being used to prep food on one of the drain boards. [CA] All permanent food facilities that wash, rinse, soak, thaw, or similarly prepare foods shall be provided with a food preparation sink.

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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Food debris noted on the walls behind the prep table. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. 2. Heavy tile damaged noted around the mop sink area. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily 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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

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