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Santa Clara County, CA

Sun Palace

7560 Monterey Rd # 100

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 7, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Prep table in the back of the facility is missing handle to open and close unit. [CA] Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 2. Under counter refrigeration in the back of the facility was measured at 57*F at the time of inspection. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Make repairs to unit or remove from facility.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Damaged ceiling panel noted on top of 3-compartment sink. [CA] Make repairs on the ceiling panel. 2. Cove base is missing within restrooms. [CA] The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Garbage enclosure is within the facility in a separate room; large gap noted around the roll up door. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Seal properly.

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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Soap dispenser is missing at hand wash station at prep area in front of facility. [CA] Provide hand washing cleanser in dispenser at hand wash stations at all times. 2. Paper towel dispenser is missing in the bar hand wash station. [CA] Install a new paper towel dispenser within the bar area.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 24, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Both dish washers one in the back and other in the bar is not giving out sanitizer at the time of inspection. Some dishes have been washed at bar dish washer. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical ware-wash machine at 50 PPM. [SA] 3-Compartment sinks in both locations were set up at the time of inspection. Dish washers will not be used until a contractor arrives on site.

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 K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility has installed a new convention oven in the hood system that is not approved by this department. Unable to tell the brand of the equipment. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Multiple flies noted within the following areas at the time of inspection: - Bar area - Garage/dumpster room - Kitchen area [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. Recommend having pest control set up fly traps around 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.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiple pieces of equipment in the back of the facility and garage area are no longer in use or part of the operation. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

No rubber stoppers for the 3-compartment sink within the bar area. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the ware-washing sink.

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 K42Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Facility has recently had a dumpster issue arise and garbage is being stored within the garage area of the building. Garage area is a separate room and does have fly issues at the time of inspection. [CA] Indoor storage area for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall meet the requirements for floors, walls, ceilings, and vermin exclusion. New dumpsters will be arriving to the facility within 2-days.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Two hand wash stations in the back of the facility are missing soap inside of dispenser at the time of inspection. [CA] Provide hand washing cleanser in dispenser at hand wash stations at all times. [SA] Hand pump soaps are next to hand wash and additional hand wash is fully stocked and operational.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source

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