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Santa Clara County, CA

Tapioca Express

2200 Eastridge Lp # 2000

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 25, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Minor leak observed below the left side dump sink at the front service area. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. Investigate cause and repair in an approved manner.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed leaky faucet at the left dump sink at the front service area. Hot water faucet at the right dump sink at the front service area inoperable at the time. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. [COS] Main water line for hot water faucet at the right dump sink was turned on. Water provided through faucet.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the food preparation sink measured at 109.3F. Hot water at the three-compartment ware wash sink measured at 108.5F. [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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand soap dispenser at the hand wash sink at the front service inoperable. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. ** Facility is not yet operating. PIC provided additional dispenser for replacement.

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 24, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Two types of tapioca pearls subjected to time as a public health control (TPHC) were not labeled. [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. ** Repeat violation. Note: If violation is to be observed during the next routine inspection, usage of TPHC will be revoked. All PHF items will be subjected to temperature control only.

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

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Cases of food and utensils maintained on floor on top of cardboard. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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

Employee lacked food handler card. [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. ** Repeat violation

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.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Facility has added a dual waffle maker at the front service area to prepare hot slider sandwiches. Per employee, items were added onto the menu recently. Waffle maker was maintained at the front service area, not under any time of ventilation system. Ingredients of the slider does not include any raw PHF items. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. - Relocate waffle makers under type II hood system in the kitchen. Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be on while cooking is taking place.

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

Hand soap dispenser at the hand wash station at the front service counter inoperable. Employee stated that the dispenser stopped working today and that hands were being washed at the hand sink by the three-compartment sink, less than 10 ft away. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

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, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source

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