Santa Clara County, CA

Pekoe

Name: Pekoe
Address: 939 W El Camino Real # 117, Santa Clara County, CA

939 W El Camino Real # 117

Last inspected Sep 8, 2026 · 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

Sep 8, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the 3-comp sink and in the food prep sink measured at 115F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Mold-like buildup inside ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize more frequently. Buildup of food debris on blender lid and on drink dispenser covers. [CA] The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

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 wiping towel observed on counter not in a sanitizer solution. [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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Soap not available at handwash sink. Soap dispenser observed broken. single-use sanitary towels not available in dispenser. Dispenser observed jammed and inoperable. [CA] Repair dispensers. Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. [SA] Opeartor provided dish soap bottle and paper towel roll at hand 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.

Feb 17, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Warm water not available at the restroom hand sink. Water at the 3-comp sink measured at 115F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet at the 3-comp sink. Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand soap not available. Observed dispenser broken, PIC stated they're waiting for the new dispenser to be delivered. [CA] Provide hand washing cleanser in dispenser at hand wash stations at all times. [SA] PIC provided dish soap to use for hand washing.

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

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

No time marking available for the boba kept on TPHC. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] PIC put added time on white board for when boba was done cooking.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

One dead cockroach observed below food prep sink. One dead cockroach observed in glue board near the water heater. PIC stated facility is being serviced monthly by a pest provider. No signs of live cockroaches observed. [CA] Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches, seal all cracks and crevices, monitor activity to prevent infestation.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 3, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Found black and brown build up in the floor sinks and on floors, especially under equipment [CA]- Regularly clean under equipment and floor sinks to prevent accumulation of 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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Soap not available at the handwash sink, wall mounted dispenser was missing. [CA] - Handwashing cleanser shall be provided in dispensers. [SA] - Dish soap provided

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

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Observed a new water heater at facility (label says "installed 1/2/25"), it is a combined 4500 Watt powered water heater. Per plans from 2022, a minimum 10,000 watt simultaneous powered water heater is required. [CA] - Submit plans to replace the water heater or replace with a like-for like one that was previously approved, 65 gallon Electric Bradford White, 10,000 watts maximum simultaneous water heater.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine test strips not available [CA] - Provide chlorine test strips to check sanitizer at 100ppm.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Brown staining observed in basins of sinks [CA] - Ensure all sinks are cleaned and sanitized after used with food. *Use the food preparation sink to rinse boba or other foods. The three compartment sink is only for warewashing.

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

Ice scoop observed to be stored with handle in direct contact with ice. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice.