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Santa Clara County, CA

Naan-N-Masala

161 S Sunnyvale Av

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 6, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Spices stored in single use container with no lids. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

1. No test strips were available at time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical 2. Washing dishes in food prep sink. [CA] Do not use prep sinks for any other use than food prep. Sanitize between uses.

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 K39Equipment and utensils

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Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

No thermometers located in upright refrigerators. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

No Food Safety Certificate or Food Handler cards were available 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. 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. *REPEAT VIOLATION*

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.

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Chicken kebab stored next to and above chopped veggies in upright freezer. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Large gap between ventilation filters in hood. [CA] In every room and area in which any food is prepared, manufactured, processed or prepackaged or in which equipment or utensils are cleaned, sufficient natural or artificial lighting shall be provided.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 6, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

1) Facility is lacking chlorine sanitizer test strips. [CA] Test strips shall be provided to adequately measure the chlorine sanitizer concentration used during mechanical and manual warewashing. 2) Lack of plugs/stoppers to properly fill up the 3 compartment warewashing sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink.

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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels available at handwash sink in back prep area. [CA] Ensure paper towels are stocked at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Operator restocked paper towels.

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 K48Other

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Plan review

Inspector’s notes

New/replacement cooking equipment observed in kitchen without plan check approval. [CA] A person proposing to add or replace cooking equipment must submit specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to installation. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.

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minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

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Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

1) Multiple refrigeration units are lacking thermometers. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature. 2) Facility is lacking a metal probe thermometer to measure internal food temperatures. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

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

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of Beverage Air single door upright cooler measured 47F. No potentially hazardous foods stored in unit. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Repair unit.

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
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food safety manager certificate not available for review. Employee food handler certificates not available for review. [CA] At least one person in the facility shall maintain a food safety manager certificate. Food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler certificate. Ensure food safety certificates and food handler certificates are readily available for review at all times.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 1, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy accumulation of food debris and/or grime observed on floors in the following areas: - Underneath and behind the cook line. - Underneath refrigeration units. - Underneath storage racks. - Underneath the three-compartment sink. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment to prevent 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

At time of inspection, refrigeration units were not turned on. During inspection, thermomstat of freezers and refrigerators observed decreasing. Ambient temperature of refrigerators and freezers measured between 39F to 73F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Ensure all refrigeration units are working properly prior to placing PHF items inside.

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
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Undercounter dish machine measured at 0 PPM chlorine after two cycles. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM or per manufacturer specifications. Temporarily utilize three-compartment sink to conduct all ware washing until dish machine is able to properly sanitize utensils.

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 1, 2024 · Original Source

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