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Santa Clara County, CA

O2 Valley

452 University Av

Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · 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.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed debris build up in door gaskets of small prep unit in kitchen. [CA] Clean interior of units daily. Observed rice scoop stored in room temperature water. [CA] Store rice scoop in an ice bath and change out frequently. Gas rice cooker noted outside of hood. [CA] Relocate under the hood.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed uncovered employee beverage in hand sink. [CA] Store employee beverages in a designated area away from food/food prep areas with a cover.

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

Measured popcorn chicken between 59-63F in a large covered black plastic bin that was filled to the top with date labeled 11/4. [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 using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids. 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. [COS] Food was discarded in trash. See VC&D form.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed several soiled yellow wiping cloths on counters throughout. [CA] Store wiping cloths in a red bucket with sanitizer solution (1 tbsp bleach to 1 gallon of water) in between uses. Do not leave cloths on counters and set up 2-3 buckets throughout kitchen.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Observed un secure ceiling vent screen for the make up air unit. [CA] Secure the vent (screen) to the ceiling and keep in good repair.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at 3 compartment sink measured at 105F. [CA] A minimum temperature of 120F is required at the faucet. Adjust the water temperature.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Nov 8, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 28, 2024

Pass

10 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Lack of goose neck faucet for the food prep sink. [CA] Install a goose neck faucet in addition to the spray arm.

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 K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Lack of time labels for boba, fried chicken cutlet, popcorn chicken, pork cutlet, sausage, cabbage and potato. Per employee, food was prepared at 11:30a and discarded after 4 hours. [CA] All food shall be time marked with a label when using time as a public health control. Manager stated a food warmer will be removed from time control and will be hot held 135F and above for the cabbage and potatoes. [COS] All food was labeled with the time and will be discarded at 3:30p.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of chlorine test strips.[CA] Provide and test at 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer.

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

Observed majority of ceiling tiles and a few walls noted with brown discoloration. Owner stated that facility will deep-cleaned this Friday (tiles, floors, walls, hood, filters etc).

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed dirty food equipment inside the food prep sink. [CA] This sink is for food prep only. Rinse dirty food equipment at the 3 compartment sink. Observed rice scoops in standing water at a temperature of 68F. [CA] Store utensils in ice water 41F and below.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed interior of ice panel with pink/black mold like debris. [CA] Clean/sanitizer ice panel regularly.

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

Lack of ingredient labels for bulk dry ingredients (flour, rice). Observed bags of rice stored on floor. [CA] Store food 6 inches off of the floor.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust/debris build up at ventilation hood. [CA] Clean and sanitize frequently. Observed gas cooker stored outside of the hood. [CA] Relocate below the hood for all gas cooking equipment.

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 issues
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Lack of food handler cards available for a few of the employees. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw chicken above packaged sauce containers in prep unit across from the fryer. Observed raw meat thawing above packages of tofu and carrots in walk in cooler. [CA] Store raw meat below ready to eat food.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source

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