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Santa Clara County, CA

Sarku Japan

612 Great Mall Dr

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 10, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lack quaternary ammonium test strips. [Corrective Action] Provide quaternary ammonium test strips.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Beef, shrimp and noodles in the left side 4 drawer cooler were measured at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed employee to leave the bottom left drawer slightly open to easily re-open drawer. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 3, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer bucket was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Personal belongings of employees (jackets/backpacks) are within the food prep area at the time of inspection. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces. [COS] All items were moved to the handing racks in the back of the facility.

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, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 23, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee pushed down top of garbage with hands and proceeded to touch register. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. [COS] Employee was directed to wash hands with soap, warm water, and dry using single use 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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured egg rolls at 130F at service line and noodles at 45F in drawer cooler. Per employees, food have been in unit for less than two hours. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Containers of sauce are stored directly underneath paper towel dispenser where they are exposed to splash from handwashing. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloths stored on counters in prep area. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured hot water at 85F maximum at handwash sink. [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 problems
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Employee washed a container with soap and water and proceeded to place it back on a counter for use. Employee skipped the sanitizing step when warewashing. [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] Employee was directed to properly wash, rinse, sanitize equipment prior to reuse. Minor: Clean, wet containers are stacked directly on top of one another and stored in a way that does not facilitate air drying. [CA] Equipment and utensils must be air dried or properly stored to facilitate drying after sanitizing.

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, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Oct 28, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

One dead cockroach observed inside crevice of the right front wheel of the three-door upright freezer. Facility was serviced by licensed pest control service on 10/25/2024, 10/26/2024, and again on 10/27/2024. Pest control reports were provided for review. No other live or dead activity was observed. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved. [COS] Cockroach was abated.

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, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Oct 26, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

One live cockroach was observed below the steam table and another one was observed on the wall above the to go boxes storage shelf. [CA] Eliminate all insects/rodents from the facility by a legal method. Until the live cockroaches are all eliminate and verified by a district inspector, the facility shall be closed. Priscilla Mark, a Supervising Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the county of Santa Clara has approved the closure.

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, Oct 26, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 25, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

4 live cockroaches found below service area/steam table. Large amount of cockroach droppings found on wall under steam table. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved.

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, Oct 25, 2024 · Original Source

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