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Santa Clara County, CA

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923 W Hamilton Av

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Oct 1, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

4 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Employee was drinking water from a glass with a straw. [CA] Personal drink shall contain a lid or a cover to prevent spillage.

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 K04Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

Employee was observed eating in the kitchen area. [CA] Employee shall not eat in the food prep and cooking area. Employee only eat in the break room.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Expired Food Safety Certification. [CA] 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.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Rodent dropping and dead german cockroaches on glue boxes are found through out the facility. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or rodent droppings. NOTE: Provide new pest control report with no activity statement.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

PROBE THERMOMETER IS REQUIRED FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPURATURE.

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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

BACONS ARE COOLING INSIDE THE PREP COOLER WITH TIME MARKING ONE HOUR AGO.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

RAW BEEF WAS MEASURED 41F AND PICKLES NON-PHF WAS MEASURED 45F. EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE FIXED.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Routine Inspection

Jul 25, 2025

Conditional Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

A GLASS WITHOUT LID WAS AT THE PREP TABLE. [CA] Drinks or glass must have lid on and must be left at a designated area to prevent spills.

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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

GRILLED CHICKEN BOWL WITH PLASTIC COVE HAS CONDENSATION ON THE COVER. [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. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

TONG FOR THE SALAD IS INSIDE THE SALAD. [CA] Handle of the tong shall not touch the food. It shall be stored in way that it will not touch food.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOOD PREP COOLER WITH TOMATOES, LETTUCE, GROUND BEED WAS MEASURED 45F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA]KEEP SMALL PORTIONS IN THE UNIT. FACILITY HAS AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW FOR A SERVICE. BACONS WERE LEFT AT ROOM TEMP AND MEASURED 70F AND WAS PREPARED 4 HOURS AGO. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] ONCE COOLED DOWN TO 70F MOVED IT TO A COLD HOLDING UNIT UNCOVERED AT 41F AND BELOW. ONCE IT REACHES 41F THAN COVER IT.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. [CA] Clean hard to reach areas more frequently to maintain.

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 25, 2025 · Original Source

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