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Santa Clara County, CA

Pagoda House

148 W Alma Av A

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 24, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat foods. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Missing employee food handler certificate. [CA] Food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler certificate. Ensure food handler certificates are 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 K42Facility maintenance

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Shared refuse area is not being maintained. Accumulation of trash observed outside of bins. [CA] Ensure refuse areas are properly maintained at al times.

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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of mold-like growth observed on interior panels of ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize ice machine to prevent buildup.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Grease buildup and food debris observed on cooking equipment and shelving. [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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Multiple food boxes stored on walk in cooler floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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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, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 12, 2024

Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize routinely.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

2 dead cockroaches trapped on glue board below dishwasher. Facility is working with a pest control company. Report was provided for review. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. Replace with new glue board.

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
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Absorbent mats and cardboard is used to line the kithcen floor. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and 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 problems
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wet soiled wiping cloths are stored on counters throughout the kitchen. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K04Employee health and hygiene

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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

Employee drinking from an open cup on food prep surface. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw meat stored above ready to eat cut vegetables and toppings inside the walk in refrigerator. CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Bagged foods stored directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy accumulation of mold like substances and dust buildup on fan guards and the interior of the 2 door reach in refrigerator. Heavy buildup of grease and food debris at the cookline, in between and below equipments. Equipments door handles are greasy. [CA] Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The followinf Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) were measured at improper holding temperatures above 50F for more than 4h : cooked noodles held inside the prep refrigerator, bean sprouts. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC VC&D the cooked noodles and the bean sprouts in garbage disposal.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source

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