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Santa Clara County, CA

Mr. Sun Tea House

436 University Av

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

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 28, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Personal items (bags, clothing) noted on food shelves. [CA] Store personal employee items in a designated area (coat racks/lockers) away from food/food equipment.

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
criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Lack of time marking labels for containers of cooked regular, mango and strawberry boba. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] 3 containers of boba were discarded in trash. Each container of boba on counter must be labeled with a sticker to indicated start time and expiration time (10a-2p).

In plain English

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

One food handler card unavailable for review. [CA] Keep copy of food handler card available for all employees for review. 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 issues
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Several soiled wiping cloths noted on counter at boba prep station. [CA] Store wiping cloths in red buckets with sanitizer (bleach) in between uses at all times.

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, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 9, 2025

Conditional Pass

8 recorded violations

criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Measured boba (mango, strawberry, regular, grape) on counter measured between 75-115F. Lack of time marking labels on each container. Employee provided label and left over boba will be discarded within 4 hours (6 pm). Unable to locate time as a public health control procedures. When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. TPHC handout provided. [COS] Employee provided labels. Boba to be discarded within 4 hours, 6pm.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed a lid inside the sink and trash can in front of the hand sink. [CA] Keep hand sink accessible and do not store equipment in the 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
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee ware washing in the 2 compartment food prep sink in the front area. No bleach available for washing food equipment on site. [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] Employee instructed to wash food equipment at the 3 compartment sink. Employee purchased 2 bottles of bleach during inspection.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Lack of warm water at the hand sink in the back area next to the 3 compartment sink. [CA] Warm running water at 100F shall be available at all times.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw eggs above boba in the reach in unit. [CA] Store raw eggs below boba.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of chlorine test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips and test at 100 ppm chlorine.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Unable to locate food handler cards. [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 issues
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

lack of thermometer for undercounter unit and prep unit at the front area. [CA] Provide thermometers for units.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source

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