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Santa Clara County, CA

Ruby Thai Kitchen

613 Great Mall Dr Unit Fc13

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 22, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. In the corner of the kitchen area, observed a shopping cart full of cardboard boxes. On top of a speed rack to the left of the cook-line, observed 10+ cardboard boxes folded and stacked. [CA] Remove cardboard from facility to prevent possible harborage of vermin. 2. Observed a disconnected Chinese brand chicken slicer at the entrance to the kitchen. Per staff, it is non-functional and is no longer used. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Remove unused equipment to prevent the potential 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Fried vegetable egg rolls measured 131F while maintained in steam table inserts, and fried banana measured 130F while maintained in a container on top of another covered insert the front service line. Per staff, egg rolls had been fried and placed into hot holding less than 45 minutes prior, and fried banana had been fried and relocated less than 10 minutes prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41F or below, or at 135F or above to prevent the growth of bacteria. Ensure items are not held above the load limit of the steam table. [SA] Items to be served or discarded by 7:30PM (4 hours elapsed).

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 K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility has added a new, Chinese-brand meat grinder, maintained on the floor in the warewashing area. [CA] Submit plans to DEH Plan check for the addition of new equipment.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Hand wash sink in the main kitchen area observed clogged full of wastewater and incapable of draining. No evidence of overflow or sewage backup observed throughout the facility. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. Ensure sink is unclogged. [SA] Temporarily utilize the nearby hand wash sink at the front service area to conduct hand washing until the sink can be unclogged.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand wash sink in the main kitchen area observed clogged full of wastewater, thus rendering it unusable. *Note: Additional, properly stocked and unobstructed hand wash sink was available nearby at the front service area See K22m. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

In the warewashing area above the three compartment sink and preparation sink, observed installed shelving with cracks and crevices between and around shelves. Observed some crevices sealed with duct tape. [CA] Ensure all cracks and crevices are sealed to prevent harborage of vermin. Discontinue the use of duct tape to seal. Surfaces shall be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed the reuse of single-use containers to store food. [CA] Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers to store food.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Employee observed spraying down a cutting board and a cleaver, then stacked them up to dry, thereby skipping the sanitizing step. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. 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). [COS] Instructed employee to properly wash (with soap), rinse, and sanitize (100 ppm chlorine) items. ____________ Minor violation: Accumulation of pink, slime-like growth on the upper interior panel of the ice machine. [CA] Clean regularly at a rate frequent enough to preclude buildup.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 21, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

TOFU WAS STORED BELOW CHICKEN. [CA] Food shall be stored according to the proper storage guideline by storing chicken at a bottom shelve bellow beef. Tofu and fish shall be stored above chicken and beef. NOTE: Proper food storage sticker was given for guideline.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

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