Santa Clara County, CA

Poke Paradise

Name: Poke Paradise
Address: 455 Saratoga Av, Santa Clara County, CA

455 Saratoga Av

Last inspected Jun 10, 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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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 10, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

EMPLOYEE LUNCH WAS ON THE SIDE BOARD OF THE FOOD PREP SINK. [CA] Do not store anything on the sinks side board. BOTH SIDES OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS HAS CLEAN DISHES DRYING. [CA] Keep one side of the three-compartment sink for dirty dishes and the other side for the sanitized dishes for air drying.

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

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

EMPTY SOAP DISPENSER BUT PUMP SOAP IN USE. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

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.

Aug 19, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

CARDBOARD IN USE ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

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

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. SOAP DISPENSER WAS EMPTY AND FACILITY IS USING PUMP SOAP. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. 2. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS EMPTY AND FACILITY IS USING PAPER TOWEL ROLL IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

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

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WAS LEAKING. [CA] Repair / fix leakage.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 30, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Both side boards of the 3-compartment sink has clean dishes dry and middle suction has soap in it. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where first sideboard is for dirty dishes. From there on the utensils are (compartment one) first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, (compartment two) rinsed with hot water, (compartment three) sanitized with an approved method, and air dried on sideboard. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM).

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack probe thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

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

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Cold holding units with vegetables side is at 44F to 43F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

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, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source