Follow-Up Inspection
Apr 7, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Shawarmaji - Remote Storage
2281 The Alameda
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4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Apr 6, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed several rodent droppings on the floor underneath storage shelves of food. Observed several live flies inside the facility. No live activity or active contamination of food observed during inspection. [CA] Clean and sanitize affected areas. The premises of a food facility shall be kept free of vermin. NOTE: Reviewed last pest control services report from ProActive Pest Control on 3/31/2026. Report noted treatment for rodents and cockroaches and noted no activity.
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 insectsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
In the remote storage area, observed storage of open bulk containers of Potentially Hazardous Foods in the upright coolers (sauces, falafel, etc). Per permit condition: "REMOTE STORAGE MAY ONLY BE USED TO STORE PREPACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS TO THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS." [CA] Discontinue storage of open Potentially Hazardous Foods in this area. Open Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be stored in approved food facility only.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed the door to the remote storage area was propped open at the time of inspection. [CA] Keep door closed at all times. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest entrance and harborage.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
May 22, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 22, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 20, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found several flies in remote storage room. Observed 3 sticky traps used in storage area. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.
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 insectsminorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured the following PHFs holding at 44F in 3 door upright (back storage): tahini sauce and falafel mix. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F.
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 K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed several containers of bulk food and bulk bag of onions stored in refrigeration unit and storage rack located in remote storage area. Remote storage area is ONLY permitted for the storage of prepackaged food products & to their original container. [CA] Relocate all bulk bin foods not in its original container to kitchen area.
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 K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Found food related items and bags of onions stored on floor in remote storage room. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K24Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Person in charge present and performing duties
Inspector’s notes
Lacking person in charge on site during inspection. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of 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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 20, 2025 · Original Source