Santa Clara County, CA

Nirvana Soul

Name: Nirvana Soul
Address: 19700 Vallco Py Ste 190, Santa Clara County, CA

19700 Vallco Py Ste 190

Last inspected Aug 18, 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

Aug 18, 2026

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3 recorded violations

minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Observed a pipe from the ceiling leaking wastewater into the hand sink next to the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling panels above the warewash area. [CA] Eliminate holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

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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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Single-use sanitary towels not available at hand wash sink at front and at hand wash sink ny the 3-comp sink. Observed a pipe leaking wastewater into the hand sink next to the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times and shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. [COS] Employee provided single use sanitary towels at front hand sink.

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.

Jun 27, 2025

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4 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

A valid food safety certificate for manager is not available for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have at least one valid Food Safety Certificate available for review.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1) Lack of single-use paper towels in dispenser at handwash sink located by warewashing. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be able to provide warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels for employees to wash their hands when required. [COS] Employee refilled paper towel dispenser. 2) Handwash sinks are obstructed by equipment stored directly in front of the knee pedal that operates the faucet. [CA] Handwash sinks shall be easily accessible and unobstructed for employees to easily wash their hands. [COS] Employee relocated items obstructing the sinks.

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.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Potentially hazardous foods measured at improper holding temperatures. Waffle batter mix stored on prep table was measured at 48F. Milk and half & half inside reach-in cooler measured at 47-49F. Door of the reach-in cooler with the milk was not properly closed. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.

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.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lacking chemical test strips to measure the applicable sanitizer at the dishwasher (chlorine test strips). [CA] Means for adequately measuring the applicable sanitization method must be readily available (ex. Sanitizer test strips, thermal 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 problems

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

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