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Santa Clara County, CA

Nem Restaurant

175 S Capitol Av # K & L

Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Dec 12, 2025

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7 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Heavy grime accumulation on the fan guard in the 3 sliding door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Grease accumulation on the door of the walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

1. Lack of self-closing device on the men's restroom door. [Corrective Action] Install self-closing device. 2. Toilet paper not stored in the toilet paper dispenser in the women's restroom. [Corrective Action] Stored toilet paper inside the toilet paper dispenser.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Heavy grease accumulation on the right side exhaust hood filters. [Corrective Action] Maintain clean.

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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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm. No active warewashing at the time of inspection. [Corrective Action] Ensure chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher is maintained at 50 ppm.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. Empty wall mounted soap dispenser at all handwash sinks. Pump bottle soap available at each handwash sinks. Per Person-in-charge, the automatic wall mounted soap dispensers don't work. [Corrective Action] Replace all wall mounted soap dispensers. 2. Paper towels are not stored in an enclosed paper towel dispenser in the restrooms and handwash sink at the service area. [Corrective Action] Install an enclosed paper towel dispenser.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Deteriorated wall at the mop sink. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition. 2. Flooring in the dining area observed partially warped. Flooring does not appear to be commercial grade. [Corrective Action] Ensure floors are in good condition. Install commercial grade flooring.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired Food Handler's Cards. [Corrective Action] Maintain Food Handler's Card current and valid.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

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