Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 26, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 26, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
New Sam Kee Restaurant
1942 Aborn Rd
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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 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Dec 19, 2025
Conditional Pass
10 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE 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 problemsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: MISSING CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AT THE WARE WASHER. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.
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 problemsminorCode K39Equipment and utensils
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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
MISSING A PROBE TYPE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. [CA] PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER.
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 issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MEAT BALLS AT 131F AT THE HOLD HOLDING UNIT. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. SA: REHEAT TO 165F AND HOT HOLD AT 135F MINIMUM.
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 temperatureminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A PREP TABLE STORED NEXT TO THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE A MINIMUM 6" HIGH METAL SPLASH GUARD SPANNING THE FULL LENGTH OF THE SINK. OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SINK MINIMUM.
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 problemsminorCode K26Food temperature
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SCALLOPS, CLAMS AND FISH BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT WAREWASH SINK. [CA] FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL ONLY BE THAWED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41°F OR BELOW, 2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO HOURS AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70°F OR BELOW, AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES INTO THE SINK DRAIN, 3) IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE PREPARATION, 4) AS A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.
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 temperatureminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A FEW WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CUPS WITHOUT A LID ON THE FOOD PREPARATION/UTENSILS STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LID. [CA] PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING LID OR APPROVED CONTAINERS FOR BEVERAGES. FOUND A CELL PHONE STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS. [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 insectsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS WITHIN 2 WEEKS.
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 issuescriticalCode K03Other
Official wording
No discharge from eyes, nose, mouth
Inspector’s notes
FOOD EMPLOYEE IS CONSTANTLY COUGHING IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] NO FOOD EMPLOYEE SHALL BE IN THE KITCHEN WHILE HAVING A PERSISTANT COUGH.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 23, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FLOOR BY THE DISH WASHER AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOOR 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 problemsminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND STORAGE TABLES, AND REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. [CA] CLEAN THE TABLES MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN AND SANITIZE THIS PART 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 problemscriticalCode K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
THE EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO HANDLE CLEAN UTENSILS AFTER THEY WERE WASHED IN THE WARE WASHER WITHOUT TAKING OFF THE GLOVES AND WASHING HIS HANDS. [CA] ENSURE TO TAKE OFF THE GLOVES AND WASH THE HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER PRIOR TO HANDLING THE CLEAN DISHES. NOTE: WASH AND SANITIZE THE DISHES TOUCHED WITH THE UNWASHED HANDS.
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 problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BAG WITH CARROTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [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.
More about other findingminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND GREASE ON THE HOOD BAFFLES. [CA] CLEAN THE BAFFLES MORE OFTEN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 23, 2025 · Original Source