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Santa Clara County, CA

Nova

83 S 2nd St

Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks drainplugs to fill the basins of the three compartment sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink.

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

Repeat Violation: The handwash station near the warewashing sink has the soap dispenser in disrepair. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] There is a nearby handwash station available.

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

There is a hole in the wall at the bottom of the stairs to the basement. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.

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 K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Flies were observed in the oil of the deep fryer. Note: The kitchen is non-operational and facility has no food on the premises. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin to prevent contamination and adulteration of food and food contact surfaces. [COS] Oil to be disposed.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 21, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

The fan guards of the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust and a mold like substance. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

At the landing before going to the basement, on the floor near the mop sink, the flooring is in disrepair. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility in good repair.

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
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

In the basement area an open bulk bag of rice was found on a shelf. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids. Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, at the hand wash station near the three compartment sink, the battery powered soap dispenser wasnt working. Note: There is another hand wash station nearby. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. Ensure the dispenser is in good repair.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

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