Santa Clara County, CA

T K Noodle 5

Name: T K Noodle 5
Address: 1687 N Milpitas Bl, Santa Clara County, CA

1687 N Milpitas Bl

Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 30, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Dust accumulation on the fan guard in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean fan guards.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed damp wiping cloths stored on the work table in the kitchen and on the service cart. [Corrective Action] Store damp wiping cloths in the sanitizing bucket with chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm or quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 200 ppm.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Cases of soda cans observed stored directly on the floor under the paper towel dispenser at the handwash station at the service area. [Corrective Action] Store all foods at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving. Re-locate the cases of soda cans to prevent contamination from residual water from handwashing.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispensers at both handwash stations in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are always available to properly dry hands after washing. [Corrected on Site] Employee refilled the paper towel dispensers.

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.

Dec 9, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Containers of foods observed stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Store all foods 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.

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

1. The manager's Food Safety Certification is expired. [Corrective Action] Provide the current and valid Food Safety Certification. 2. Observed expired Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] Provide the current and valid Food Handler's Card.

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 K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Observed the mop water to be disposed into the drain at the rear of the facility. Pool of standing mop water surrounding the drain. [Corrective Action] Discontinue disposing mop water into the drain at the rear of the facility. Dispose mop water into the mop 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Toilet paper observed on top of the toilet paper dispenser. [Corrective Action] Store toilet paper inside the toilet paper dispenser.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Single use milk bottles observed to be re-used to store other beverages. [Corrective Action] Discontinue re-using single use milk bottles to store other beverages.

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 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 26, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION. The manager's Food Safety Certification observed expired. [Corrective Action] Provide the valid 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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION. Milk bottles are re-used to store other drinks. [Corrective Action] Discontinue re-using milk bottles to store other drinks.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the 3 compartment sink was measured at 106 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

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, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm. [Corrective Action] Maintain chlorine sanitizer concentration at 50 ppm. Use the 3 compartment sink to sanitize utensils until the dishwasher has been serviced and chlorine sanitizer concentration of 50 ppm has been verified.

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

1. Observed all foods in the walk-in freezer defrosted and measured at 30 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Ensure freezer is working properly and maintaining foods frozen solid. 2. Observed milk bottles re-used to store other types of drinks. [Corrective Action] Discard milk bottles after use. Use a durable container that can be properly washed and sanitized to store other types of drinks.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Multiple items at the cookline were measured above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp was measured at 69 degrees Fahrenheit and was cooked an hour ago. Bean sprouts was measured at 54 degrees Fahrenheit and was taken out from refrigeration 1.5 hours ago. Pork was measured at 72 degrees Fahrenheit and was cooked an hour ago. Raw shell eggs were measured at 66 degrees Fahrenheit and was taken out from refrigeration since 11:00 AM. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods below 41 degrees Fahrenheit or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a 4 hour count down timer to discard foods typically left out at room temperature. [Suitable Alternative] Pork and shrimp shall be discarded by 6:00 PM. Bean sprouts shall be discarded by 5:30 PM. Raw shell eggs were voluntarily discarded.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

The Food Safety Certification observed expired. [Corrective Action] Provide the valid and 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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink at the warewash area. Theres another handwash sink nearby. [Corrective Action] Maintain paper towel dispenser stocked at all times. [Suitable Alternative] Employee refilled the paper towel dispenser with paper napkins.

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.