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Santa Clara County, CA

Poke House Palo Alto

855 El Camino Real Ste 9

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 8, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured siracha aioli and miso aioli between 53-63F, spicy tuna, crab, salmon measured at 53-54F (prepared around 1030-11a). [CA] Maintain PHF's 41F and below at all times. [COS] Raw fish was time marked and to be discarded in 4 hours 1030-230p. Aioli sauces made yesterday discarded.

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Measured 3 door prep unit between 52-54F. No temp log sheet available for this unit. [CA] Maintain refrigeration that hold PHF's 41F and below. Ideal range is 35-38F. Use other refrigeration unit until unit is prepared or provide ice baths for all seafood and mayo based sauces. Manager contacted service repair during inspection.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode K27Other

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw salmon noted above ready to eat shrimp in seafood walk in cooler. [CA] Store raw seafood below ready to eat food. [COS]

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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, Jul 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 30, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Observed rice cooker stored outside in the back. [CA] Remove inoperable food equipment from outside to prevent harborage of vermin.

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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Measured quaternary ammonium at 3 comp sanitizer dispenser measured at 100 ppm. [CA] Maintain a minimum of 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. Note: bleach solution was set up during inspection for manual warewashing. Email service report: aleli.crutchfield@deh.sccgov.org

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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured cut tomatoes between 42-43F in service prep line. [CA] Maintain potentially hazardous 41F and below.

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

Observed boxes of mangos store on top of water heater. [CA] Store food on shelving instead.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed tools stored next to food equipment and bottle of oil. [CA] Store tools in a designated area away from food/food equipment.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

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