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Santa Clara County, CA

Oriental Garden Restaurant

2895 S Bascom Av

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 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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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 11, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Hand soap and single use towel dispenser observed at the food prep sink at the cook line. [CA]: Employees shall not use food prep sink as a hand wash station. Discussed using nearby 3 compartment sink (first basin on the left) as a hand sink station. Relocate hand soap and single use towels to 3 comp 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. Accumulation of grease on baffle filters of mechanical hood. 2. Accumulation of debris and grease underneath cook line equipment. [CA]: Routinely clean the areas underneath and behind equipment and in hard-to-reach to prevent the accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, and 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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

1. Raw shell eggs placed on counter measured at 88F; placed out more than 4 hours prior to inspection per Owner. 2. Raw bean sprouts measured at 86F; placed out approximately 1.5 hours prior to inspection per Owner. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. [COS]: 1. raw shell eggs voluntarily discarded via trash. [SA]: Raw bean sprouts time marked at 6 pm to be discarded on the 4th hour after it was removed from temperature control.

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

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Multiple food containers stored directly on the floor within the walk in cooler and at cook line. [CA]: Food items must stored at least six (6) inches elevated from the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Multiple food containers and bags stored directly on the floor within the walk in cooler and at cook line. [CA]: Food items must stored at least six (6) inches elevated from the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Accumulation of grease on the baffle filters. 2. Accumulation of dust on the condenser fans within the walk in cooler. [CA]: Routinely clean noted areas.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Hand soap and single use towel dispenser observed at the food prep sink at the cook line. Per owner, food prep sink is used for hand washing as well. [CA]: Employees shall not use food prep sink as a hand wash station. Discussed using nearby 3 compartment sink (first basin on the left) as a hand sink station.

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
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Raw shell eggs stored on shelving on top of produce. [CA]: Properly store raw food items beneath and separate from ready to eat food to avoid potential contamination

In plain English

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

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

Routine Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Heavy accumulation of grease on the hood's baffle filters. [CA]: Routinely clean baffle filters.

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

Food safety manager certificate not provided. [CA]: Provide proof of a valid food safety manager certification. Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged Potentially Hazardous Food shall have a valid food safety manager certificate available on site 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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Food containers stored on the floor. [CA]: Food items must stored at least six (6) inches elevated from the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand soap and single use towel dispenser observed at the food prep sink at the cook line. Per owner, food prep sink is used for hand washing as well. [CA]: Employees shall not use food prep sink as a hand wash station. Discussed using nearby 3 compartment sink (first basin on the left) as a hand sink station.

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
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Floor underneath equipment at cook line in poor repair. [CA]: Repair floor.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Multiple raw food items stored above produce and ready to eat food in the walk in cooler. [CA]: Properly store raw food items beneath and separate from ready to eat food to avoid potential contamination.

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 15, 2024 · Original Source

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