Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 17, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
R & B Tea San Jose
929 Story Rd # 2039
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3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Aug 14, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
3 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed a "Superte" milk tea machine installed at the front service area. Per owner, this machine was installed and used for a few weeks but is no longer in use. [corrective action] Equipment must be NSF approved or equivalent. If wanting to continue using machine, submit plans and specification sheet to the plan check unit for review. If no longer in use, remove the machine from this facility.
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 issuescriticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Two containers of cooked boba held at room temperature measured 72F to 80F. Per employee, boba was cooked at 3:30 PM today and subject to time as a public health control. No time marking was found on the containers. [corrective action] Potentially hazardous foods held at room temperature must be marked with production time or discard time. Food may be held at room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours. Any leftovers after 4 hours must be discarded. [correction] Employee placed label with production time of 3:30 PM.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Water from all sinks measured 75F. [corrective action] Hot water must be provided at all sinks (except hand sinks) at 120F or above. Warm water must be provided to hand sinks at 100F or above. Note: Owner turned on and off the water heater several times. Water did not get hot after 20 minutes.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jun 3, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Warm water at both hand wash sinks in both the men's and women's restroom measured at 71F. [CA] 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 problemsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Minor leak observed on the right side dump sink at the front service counter. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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 problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of grime and debris on floors, especially underneath refrigerators in the front service area. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment 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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source