Follow-Up Inspection
Nov 26, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
M Tapas Korea
3546 Flora Vista Av
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Nov 25, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
5 recorded violations
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks sanitizer test strips for chlorine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of grease on the ventilation hoods above the cook line. [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 problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of debris on the floors underneath the cook line, underneath refrigeration units, and next to the ice machine. [CA] Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be routinely cleaned.
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 K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC, the preparation sink was removed from the kitchen without approval from this department. The facility conducts food preparation (washing and cutting fruit) and is required to install a preparation sink. Per previous inspection reports, facility was directed to re-install the preparation sink in 2024. [CA] Facility must submit plans for the installation of preparation sink to this department within 30 days of this notice, or facility will be subject to further enforcement action.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Observed a dead mouse in a sticky trap underneath the 3-compartment sink at the bar area. PIC unable to identify when the trap was last serviced. - Observed a couple of droppings on the floor by the 3-compartment sink at the bar, under the refrigeration units, and by the water heater. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani Sircar 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Sangye Han, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider. Per PIC, the last pest control services was received in early 2024. PIC was unable to produce report from the last pest control services. Facility is not currently receiving routine services.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Food preparation sink is noted on original plans submitted (12/03/2010). [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. It may be necessary to re-install the food preparation sink as noted in original plan.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 12, 2025
Conditional Pass
7 recorded violations
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Mold-like buildup found on inside lip of ice machine.[CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean. Sanitizer concentration at 3 compartment sink measured 0PPM. [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]
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
Noodles, Cooked chicken and sushi measured >41F,<135F for unknown period of time. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PIC was unable to determine how long PHF was held out of temperature and voluntarily condemned and destroyed PHF.
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
Hand wash sink in kitchen is obstructed by stored items. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.[COS]
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 K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Food preparation/ food storage observed at active warewash sink. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K29Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Home type rodenticide found on floor in kitchen and facility. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
Posted Environmental permit has expired. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
FSC is not available for review at time of insepction.[CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Food handler cards are not available for review at time of inspection. [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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source