Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Noah's Market
902 E Julian St
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5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $971.25 . Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
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 issuesminorCode K29Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Facility had a red bowl of rodent bait under the dry storage room. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
The handwash sink in the restroom is not operational and lacks an adequate supply of water. [CA] An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided. [SA] There is a two compartment sink adjacent to the restroom that staff may use as a handwashing sink. Facility does not have any food preparation or limited food preparation.
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 problemsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Facility has a kitten in the facility accompanied by a litter box in the restroom, a bowl of water and food in the dry storage room, and a cat tower in the back of house area. [CA] No live animals may be allowed in a food facility, except in the following situations; decorative fish or shellfish in aquarium, animals intended for consumption if kept separated from other food and food contact surfaces, dogs under the control of on-duty uniformed law enforcement or private patrol, outdoor dining areas, and service 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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 27, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Numerous old rodent droppings were observed under the shelves. Note: Facility had a previous rodent infestation observed during the latest routine inspection. No other evidence of rodents were observed throughout the facility. Employee stated they began working at this facility a couple months ago. Per employee, they were unaware the shelves lifted. [CA] Clean and sanitize the areas of the rodent droppings. [COS] Employee cleaned and sanitized each of the affected shelves as they were lifted to inspect.
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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
On the floor behind the three double sliding door coolers there is a hole. Note: Unable to reach the hole to determine if it leads somewhere. May act as an entry point for vermin. [CA] All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.
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 K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The hand sink behind the counter lacked paper towels and the paper towel dispenser was placed in the back of house. Per employee it fell off the wall. [CA] Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. [SA] The dispenser was brought over to the counter to be used.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 27, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 27, 2024
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
5 recorded violations
minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $946.25Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
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 issuesminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Second Repeat Violation: Facility has multiple pieces of unapproved equipment within the facility. Per PIC, the equipment inside is being used to cook for themselves. Equipment on the premises that are not approved include: 1. Outside trailer BBQ [Outside] 2. Smoker [Outside] 3. Reach in refrigeration 4. Freezer chest [Outside] 5. Soup warmer. 6. Two burner electric Range 7. Electric deep fryer 8. Commercial Microwave 9. Airfryer [CA] Remove unapproved equipment. Installation of new equipment must go through the plan check department, submit plans and specification sheets. Plan check desk duty hours are M-F 7:30 am - 10:00am. For more information call 408-918-3400 or visit www.dehweb.com A follow-up inspection will be conducted on Monday 8/15/2022 to verify equipment removal. Note: Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. City of San Jose Code Enforcement may be notified.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed numerous dead rodents on different sticky traps throughout the facility. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved. Contact inspector to schedule follow-up inspection.
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 K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
In the salesfloor, in one of the upright coolers, raw eggs are being stored above ready to eat foods.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Hand wash station behind the cash register does not have a permanent soap dispenser or paper towel dispenser. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 27, 2024 · Original Source