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Santa Clara County, CA

Madurai The Modern Cafe

848 E Evelyn Av # 1

Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Nov 24, 2025

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6 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A FEW FRUIT FLIES IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN. [CA] ELIMINATE THE FLIES.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SAC OF RICE AND A SAC OF CARROTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WORKING CONTAINERS IN THE BACK WITH DUST. FOUND THE SMALLER PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THESE ITEMS 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.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A JACKET STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS. [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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A JACKET, A BOX WITH ALUMINUM PAPER AND A BROOM STORED ON TOP OF THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK 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.

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minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A HAND SANITIZER BOTTLE NEXT TO SPICES AND CLEAN UTENSILS ON THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. [CA] STORE PERSONAL OR SANITIZER ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

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