Santa Clara County, CA

Ry's Poke Shack

Name: Ry's Poke Shack
Address: 340 Castro St, Santa Clara County, CA

340 Castro St

Last inspected Aug 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

empty paper towel dispenser in restroom [CA]refill empty dispensers

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

loose faucet to 3 compartment sink [CA]properly secure loose fixtures

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 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 18, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

handsink cold water knob not working [CA]maintain handsinks in good repair

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

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

health permit expired as of 11/30/25 [CA]renew health permit to continue operation

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 issues

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

expired manager's food safety certificate [CA]renew/obtain an approved FSC

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 issues

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

tofu at 48F in 2 door reach in cooler [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)

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, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection