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Santa Clara County, CA

Meze & Kebab

636 Emerson St

Last inspected Nov 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 11, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed a few fruit flies in the bar area. [CA] Eliminate the fruit flies and contact 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

Missing tile/floor piece near floor sink at the bar. [CA] Repair the floor where the tile is missing. A hole noted on the ceiling above the large ice machine. [CA] Seal the hole to prevent entrance of vermin.

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 7, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of paper towels at hand sink in back area. Additional stocked hand sink near by. [CA] Keep dispensers stocked 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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw fish above ready to eat food in front prep unit. [CA] Store raw seafood below ready to eat food. [COS]

In plain English

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

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criticalCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Measured 2 full covered containers of cooked chicken w/ sauce in walk in cooler between 49-60F. Manager stated chicken was cooled last night. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. If using a blast chiller, ensure temperature is measured after the cooling process (timer) to ensure it reaches 41F. Recommend to change reading from farenheit to celsius instead. [COS] Food was discarded in trash. See VC&D form.

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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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

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

Inspector’s notes

Faucet k at FOH is leaking. [CA] Maintain hand sink in good repair.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Measured chlorine at dishwasher in kitchen area at 0 ppm chlorine. [CA] Maintain a minimum of 50 ppm.[COS] Bottle of chlorine was changed out with a new one. Re-tested and measured at 50 ppm. Interior ice panel at large ice machine noted with pink/black mold like substance. [CA] Clean and sanitize panel regularly.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloths noted on prep tables. [CA] Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses. [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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source

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