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Santa Clara County, CA

Sansei Japanese Cuisine

2200 Eastridge Lp 9205

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 25, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

One dead cockroach observed on floor below the right drain board of the three-compartment sink. Dead cockroaches observed on old monitoring trap inside the beverage display refrigerator at the front service area where the electrical components and/or condenser is located. Dropping droppings observed inside the cabinets by the cashier area. Per manager, facility was serviced on 3/23/2026. No contamination of food or food contact surfaces observed at the time. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings.

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, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 15, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken maintained on the griddle measured between 150F at the bottom to 120F at the top. Employee stated that the chicken is hot held at the griddle. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Frequently stir items on griddle, and/or keep items covered to maintain hot holding temperatures. [COS] Employee stirred food item and turned on the griddle to reheat item to 165F prior to hot holding.

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.

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minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Heavy leak observed at the waste drain below the right basin of the three-compartment sink. [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. Investigate cause and repair plumbing in an approved manner.

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.

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criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

One live cockroach observed on monitoring trap below the cook line. Numerous dead cockroaches observed on old sticky trap placed inside the condenser/motor area of the beverage refrigerator. 10+ old rodent droppings observed inside the shelving below the cash register. No other signs of live or dead cockroaches observed. No other signs of vermin was observed. No contamination of food and or food contact surfaces observed. Facility is serviced monthly with the last treatment conducted on 10/13/2025. Pest control reports were provided for review. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. [COS] Manager removed monitoring traps with cockroaches. Area of rodent droppings were cleaned and sanitized.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of grease and food debris observed on floor below the cook line. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under cooking 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.

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minorCode K29Chemicals

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Observed numerous cans of insecticide spray and Home Defense insecticide maintained on the bottom shelf by the office space. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of grease observed on the side of equipment at the cook line. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other 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 problems
minorCode K04Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

Employee's opened beverage observed stored on preparation table during active preparation of ready to eat foods. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area. Provide designated location for employee to store personal food and beverages that is separated and protected from facility food.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

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