Santa Clara County, CA

Tai Pan Bakery

Name: Tai Pan Bakery
Address: 477 Saratoga Av, Santa Clara County, CA

477 Saratoga Av

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 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.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 23, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Turnip cake and white noddles lack TPHC marking. [CA] Provide written procedures and time marking for PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC).

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

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Build up of grease was observed on the exhaust hood. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation.

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 running water was measured 117F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 17, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

A large wok and utensil are hanged above janitorial sink and exposed to splashes. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splashes shall not be used to store or hang utensils. Fryers and exhaust hood has build up of grease. [CA] Keep the cook line equipment clean from grease debris.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Grime buildup on underside of refrigerator door handle and on sinks. [CA] Clean and sanitize through out the facility.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot running water at 3-comp sink and 2-comp food prep sink was measured 112 F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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

criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Few food items including custard tart, noddles, etc. were left at room temp with out time marking. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 13, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Side of the hood near janitorial sink has a two burner stove that does not provide 6 inches overhand. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment. Ventilation hood has a grease debris. [CA] All hood ventilation filters shall be in place and in good repair.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Dust debris on ceiling above the food prep area in the kitchen. [CA] Clean ceiling dust to prevent cross contamination.

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

criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

PHF held at room temp for a TPHC reasons but time was not marked. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review.