Follow-Up Inspection
Jun 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Pho Banh Mi / Green Bakery Cafe
692 Fremont Av
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5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jun 15, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
8 recorded violations
minorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of grease on hood filters. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation. Electric fryer used outside of the ventilation hood. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors.
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 issuesminorCode K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Cooked chicken and beef left to cool in covered containers. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling and stir frequently to facilitate rapid cooling.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured beans sprouts at 66F held in ice bath for less than 2h. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PHF relocated to the refrigerator.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
1- Shrimp roll subject to TPHC are held at room temperature for more than 4h. 2- Meat filled pastries on sale at room temperature lack time marking. [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] Employee discarded PHFs.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of grease and on wall and below equipment in the kitchen area. [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 problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Heavy cockroach infestation in the kitchen area, numerous live cockroaches from different life stages observed under the hand sink adjacent to the mop sink, heavy concentration under the oil bin behind food prep table, multiple dead cockroaches observed throughout the kitchen area. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Liz T. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Kim, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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 insectsminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw meats and raw eggs stored directly 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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K32Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
Drinks in display refrigerator lack proper labeling. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 26, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 22, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
4 recorded violations
minorCode K58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Placard properly displayed/posted
Inspector’s notes
When inspector arrived onsite the red placard was obstructed by a fake plant. [CA] The placard shall be posted so as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the food facility. The placard shall not be defaced, marred, camouflaged, hidden obstructed in any way, removed, or placed at a height or location that the Environmental Health Specialist determines contradicts the intent of this section. Per County Ordinance a penalty fee will be applied for obstructing.
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 issuesminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Facility has two mini deep fryers and an oven outside of the exhaust hood. [CA] Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All cooking equipment shall be under an approved mechanical exhaust hood system.
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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
There are still several holes that need to be sealed. Near the mop sink, the ceiling tile above the conduit, and several other areas. The flooring in the kitchen area is in disrepair. The floor under the range has an accumulation of food debris. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
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 problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Numerous live cockroaches of all life stages were observed in the kitchen area, near the dishwasher, mop sink, prep cooler across the three compartment sink, conduit near the row of freezers, and on the floor near the trash can storage in the kitchen. Numerous dead cockroach bodies were observed throughout the facility. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Son & Jade, have been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 18, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
6 recorded violations
criticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Boba kept on TPHC is missing time markings. [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 a sticker on boba to discard within 4 hours of removal from temperature control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine testing strips are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical 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 problemsminorCode K05Handwashing
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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed wiping surfaces with wet towels left on counter and then proceeded to handle food without changing gloves or washing hands. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Gloves shall be properly used and changed when required.
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 problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Numerous live cockroaches throughout the kitchen, heavily concentrated in the janitorial sink, above the food prep units, in the front, below the 3-comp sink, multiple dead cockroaches throughout the kitchen. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani S . 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Jade , has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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 insectsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Some employees food handler cards are not available. [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 issuescriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Paper towel is not available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source