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Santa Clara County, CA

Namaste Plaza

1763 E Capitol Ex

Last inspected May 14, 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.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 14, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL BOXES WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORE AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] KEEP 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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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FOOD CARTS BLOCKING THE ACCESS TO THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE RESTROOM. [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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION THE RESTROOM DOOR DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.

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

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT 111F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE 120F MINIMUM.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION FOUND A COUPLE OF JACKETS AND MEDICINE STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] KEEP 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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVES WHERE THE RICE BAGS ARE STORED. [CA] PROVIDE EASILY CLEANABLE, SMOOTH, FOOD GRADE SHELF LINERS.

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, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Pass

10 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL BOXES WITH PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. FOUND BOXES WITH DRY NOODLES STORED AND SACS OF RICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA. [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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WARMER STORED IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] REMOVE THE WARMER.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE DOOR IN THE RESTROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. [CA] PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.

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 K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGN IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGN.

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
criticalCode K15Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: HOT SOMOSAS ARE BEING RETAILED FROM A WARMER WITH NO EVIDENCE OF SOURCE OF FOOD. [CA] NO OPEN FOOD SHALL BE SOLD IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. REMOVE IT FROM SALE.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FAN COVERS WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THE FAN COVERS MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE STORE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. [CA] CLEAN THE SHELVES 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. FOUND SOME GROCERY CARTS IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO DRY. REMOVE THE CARTS FROM THE RESTROOM FOUND MEDICINE AND JACKETS ON THE SHELVE IN THE BACK. [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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES FOR THE PRODUCE AND FOR FOOD BOXES IN THE BACK. [CA] USE ONLY APPROVED SHELVING WITH 6 INCHES HIGH ON THE BOTTOM TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE BACK AND BY THE PRODUCE ROW, WITH EXCESS ACCUMULATED GREASE. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

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