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Santa Clara County, CA

Surya Darshini Dosa Cafe

691 S Milpitas Bl # 131

Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed mold like substance on the walls in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize the walls.

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

Observed the dumpster lids left open and two garbage bags hanging off of the dumpster bin and litter around the dumpster area. Per PIC, the homeless pulls out the garbage and leaves the garbage on the ground. Observed the long bar that keeps lids locked in place missing. [Corrective Action] Maintain lids closed when not actively dumping trash. Facility may need to obtain new dumpster. Work with property management to prevent illegal dumping.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Water leak from the drain pipe at the 2 compartment prep sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak. 2. Observed condensate water from evaporators draining into a trash bin. [Corrective Action] Ensure condensate water properly drains into the floor sink.

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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed scoops without handles used in the sugar and salt bulk bins. [Corrective Action] Use scoops with handle.

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 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 3, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed an open bag of thick poha at the customer waiting area by the door into the dry storage room. [Corrective Action] Maintain bag closed when not in use or maintain contents in a food grade container with a tight fitting lid.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Managerial Food Safety Certification observed expired. [Corrective Action] Provide the valid current Food Safety Certification.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Water leak at the drain pipe of the 3 compartment sink at the kitchen and the handwash sink at the service area. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.

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
minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Lack of "Employee must wash hands" sign in the restrooms. [Corrective Action] Provide sign in the restroom.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

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