Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 3, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Sarku Japan
925 Blossom Hill Rd 1609
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The full inspection history
2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 1, 2025
Conditional Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed handle of cup in bulk sugar container in contact with sugar. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. 2. Observed pressurized cylinders against wall in storage that were not fastened to a rigid structure. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.
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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of grime/debris on floors throughout facility, under shelving and equipment. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking and storage 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Quaternary ammonia test strips were expired at time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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 problemscriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Egg rolls in the basket at the fryer measured 122F to 130F. Per PIC, they were cooked 20 minutes prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC refried egg rolls to 165F and placed into 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food handler card was not available for employee working in the back preparation area. [CA] 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 issuesminorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
Observed condensation line for walk in fridge discharging into stainless steel container. [CA] Condensation line from walk-in refrigerator shall drain into an approved plumbing system.
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 problemscriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed black mold like substance on interior panels of ice machine with water for ice in contact. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain in good condition. [COS] PIC discarded ice in machine, ice machine was washed and sanitized.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source