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Santa Clara County, CA

Saigon Social Cafe

2611 Senter Rd # 126

Last inspected Sep 15, 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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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 15, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE LOCKERS FOR THE EMPLOYEES' BELONGINGS. [CA] PROVIDE LOCKERS.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Sep 26, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

Conditional Pass

7 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

MISSING PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. COS

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
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED. [CA] PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHIN 24 HRS AND INSTALL AT THE SAME LOCATION THAT IT WAS BEFORE. IN THE MEAN TIME, YOU CAN USE THE SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS AND SPOONS.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE FLOOR SINK BY THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK WITH MOLD. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOOR SINK. FOUND THE MOP IN THE MOP SINK. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.

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

FOUND THE SAC OF SUGAR STORE ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

THIRD TIME VIOLATION MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND FOOD HANDLERS CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE WITHIN 2 WEEKS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS VIOLATION MAY RESULT IN OFFICE HEARING OR FURTHER LEGAL ACTION.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. [CA] PROVIDE PAYMENT.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CLUTTER BEHIND THE COKE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND KEEP THE FLOOR CLEAR FOR CLEANING.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 3, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Heavy grime accumulation in the floor sink under the prep sink. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Observed floors not clean at the back room. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors clean.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed the one gallon milk bottle re-used to store pre-mixed coffee. [Corrective Action] Discontinue re-using the one gallon milk bottle. Use a jug that is meant to be re-used to store pre-mixed coffee.

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

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

1. Lack of Food Safety Certificate. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. 2. Lack of Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy dust accumulation observed on the exhaust vent in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. MAJOR. The handwash sink at the service area was observed completely blocked with utensils. [Corrective Action] Ensure the handwashing sink is accessible at all times. Do not store any utensils in the handwash sink. [Corrected on Site] Employee removed all utensils from the handwash sink. 2. MAJOR. Lack of soap and paper towels at the handwash sink in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Ensure soap and paper towels are always available to properly wash hands. [Corrected on Site] Employee refilled the soap and paper towel dispensers. 3. Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink at the service area. Observed lotto tickets stored in the paper towel dispenser. Loose paper napkins were available nearby. [Corrective Action] Remove lotto tickets from the paper towel dispenser and refill paper towel dispenser with paper 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed ice machine not working properly. Ice does not form. [Corrective Action] Ensure ice machine is working properly.

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, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

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