Santa Clara County, CA

Orange Sunrise #2

Name: Orange Sunrise #2
Address: 1597 Meridian Av, Santa Clara County, CA

1597 Meridian Av

Last inspected Nov 19, 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 19, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

criticalCode K15Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector’s notes

Observed 3 unlabeled containers of chili oil sitting on rack and counter top of cash register area for sell. Per operator, food item was made from home. [CA] Food must be from an approved source or properly documented. [COS] Operator directed to remove unapproved food immediately. All food prepared shall be conducted in a permitted food facility.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: Lacking food safety certificate (FSC). [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured hot water holding between 110F - 112F at warewash station. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of hot water to be held at 120F for all sinks with the exception of hand wash sink to be held between 100F - 108F.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Found hand wash station located next to 3-compartment sink (small) blocked by a clorox spray bottle and a ziplock bag filled with some brown/black substance. Note: There are 2 other hand wash station in front area nearby. [CA] Ensure hand wash station is accessible at all times. [COS] Operator directed to relocate items.

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

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

1. Found leaking faucet at 1-compartment sink (middle) when water is on. [CA] Secure leak. 2. Found water pressure for hot water at mop sink barely coming out. [CA] Ensure water flow is sufficient and free flowing.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured bowl of sliced tomatoes holding at 48F in 3 door cold top for less than 4 hours. Observed bowl of sliced tomatoes stored on top of metal inserts and not directly in unit. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator relocated PHFs to 3 door reach in.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Found bags of food stored on floor in front of warewash sink (big) and in walk-in-cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.

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, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Dec 26, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 26, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 23, 2024

Conditional Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

1. Found leaking faucets in the following area: hand wash sink located near ice cream station and at 1-compartment sink. [CA] Secure leak. 2. Found cold water valve off at hand wash station located in employee restroom. [CA] Cold/hot water shall be provided at all times. [COS] Operator directed to turn on cold water valve.

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

criticalCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Found mold on cooked pulled chicken in 3 door cold top. [CA] Moldy food shall be removed immediately from use. [COS] Operator voluntarily discarded PHFs in trash.

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

minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Observed a container of tamales cooling in walk-in-cooler with lid on. Per operator, tamales arrived less then 2 hours. [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 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lacking soap in mounted dispenser hand wash station located at service line. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [SA] Another hand wash station stocked with soap and paper towels near ice cream service.

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

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

1. Lacking food safety certificate (FSC). [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. 2. Lacking food handlers card. [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

criticalCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Observed active sewage back up at big warewash sink located in back prep area. Operator is aware of issue. [CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized. [SA] Facility has another small 3-compartment sink that is operational in back prep area. Discontinue using big warewash sink until repair is made.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured hot water holding at 108F at warewash sink. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of hot water at a minimum of 120F for all sinks with the exception of hand wash sink to be held between 100F - 108F.

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, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source