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Santa Clara County, CA

Sunnyvale Saigon Seafood Harbor Restaurant

1135 N Lawrence Ex

Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Dec 16, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee drop 2-3 pieces of raw shrimp on the wet floor, then proceeded to pick up the shrimp, rinsed it under under running water and attempted to put into the large mixer for further processing. Inspector instructed employee to throw away the shrimp in the garbage prior to putting it into the mixer. [CA] Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. Do not use food that has been contaminated by the floor.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink located next to 2 compartment sink, across from main cook line is leaking when the water is turned on. Repair the hand sink immediately.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Conditional Pass

17 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

A few food handler cards are expired. [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 issues
minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

One of the light fixtures is out at the hood. [CA] Repair/replace the light fixture. Debris noted in grease filters. [CA] Clean on a regular basis.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw seafood and meat above ready to eat food (produce) in duck walk in cooler and other walk in cooler. [CA] Store raw meat/seafood, below ready to eat food. Uncovered food containers noted in all refrigerator units. [CA] Keep food covered with lids/plastic wrap except when cooling.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Unlabeled bulk ingredient bins. [CA] Label bins with ingredient name.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Raw shrimp used for shrimp rice noodle roll measured at 55F on prep counter. Flat rice noodle, rice roll, cooked bbq pork belly at bbq station measured between 60F-70F [CA] Maintain potentially hazardous food 41F and below. Place bowl of shrimp in container of ice. [COS]. Rice noodle roll, flat noodle and pork belly were time marked to be discarded within 4 hours. Add these food items on the time log. Whole roasted cooked duck (hanging) at bbq station measured at 77"F. Per manager, duck is discarded or consumed by employees after 4 hours. [CA] Manager time labeled the duck. Pork belly drying for 3 hours above prep sink and measured at 60F. [CA] Relocate in walk in cooler to dry.[COS]

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 K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

In plain English

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

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy debris inside interior and exterior of refrigeration units. [CA] Clean the units frequently.

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 K16Other

Official wording

Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

Shellstock tags (oysters, clams) are not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date of date the shellstock are sold or served. [CA] Organize tags, recommend to store in envelopes for each month, separated by type of shellfish.

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

Soiled wiping cloths noted on counter. [CA] Store in sanitizer bucket between uses.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed hand sink with a red hose on the faucet, wire scrubber in sink and trash can in front of the hand sink located next to the across cook line. [CA] Keep hand sink unobstructed at all times. [COS]

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 K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Observed duck thawing in standing water in food prep sink. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water in other food prep sink. [CA] Thaw food using approved methods: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process. [COS] Faucet water at 70F was turned on

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack of stem probe thermometers to verify internal food temperature. Lack of thermometer for dim sum refrigerator across steam cook line

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
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed container of chicken stored on floor and then was placed on food prep table. [CA] Do not place unclean containers on food prep surface. [COS] Instructed employee to clean and sanitize the food prep table.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed containers of food (raw beef, chicken) stored directly on kitchen floor and in walk in freezer. [CA] Store food on shelving, racks, at least 6 inches off of the floor.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Uncovered personal drinks on prep counters. [CA] Store personal drinks in a designated area with a cover.

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

Floors in kitchen, walk in cooler where ducks are stored has a heavy debris buildup, underneath shelving and in the corners. Wall at janitorial sink noted with heavy black mold like debris. [CA] Clean the floors in walk in and throughout kitchen. Several floor tiles missing or are cracked. [CA] Replace the damaged/missing tiles.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed a container of oyster shells soaking in water. Per manager, shells are washed in dish area to be re-used. [CA] Shells are not approved to be used as food equipment. Discontinue reusing the shells.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

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