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Santa Clara County, CA

Tapsilog Bistro

819 W Hamilton Av

Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Containers of meat was on floor under the shelving inside the walk in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Water was shut down from the bottom knob for the food prep sink. [CA] Repair/fix plumbing problem to provide hot running water at minimum 120F at the food prep 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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Food container for cooling did not have enough ice and food container were not fully submerged in ice. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food container shall be fully submerged in ice to allow rapid cooling. [COS] More ice was added under the containers.

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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Cardboard in use to line floor. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. [COS] Cardboard was removed.

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.

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minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Spray bottles with chemical cleaners lack common name. [CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jun 24, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 20, 2025

Conditional Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Containers of raw chicken and pork on the floor inside the walk in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Large containers with food ingredients lack common name. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

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

Accumulation of debris on the equipment. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer spray bottle lack common name. [CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Lack water at the hand washing sink in the kitchen area. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds at all times.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Upholding freezer has shrimps, fish and pork chop next to each other. [CA] Food shall be stored according to the shelving requirements and pork chops shall be stored separately from the sea food. Pot with garlic has a tea cup in use as a scoop and handle was touching food. [CA] Handle shall not touch the food to prevent cross contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Hand washing faucet in the kitchen was leaking. [CA] Repair/fix leakage.

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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criticalCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

An employee was wearing gloves while cooking food, after opening hand washing sink's nob employee takes off his gloves. The employee did not wash hands during the gloves changing process and proceeds to cooking food after wearing gloves. [CA]An employee must wash hands in between changing gloves. Gloves shall be properly used and changed when required.

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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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. Handwashing sink in the kitchen area lack soap and water. (water was closed due to leakage problem). Handwashing sink in the restroom lack soap. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser in dispensers. [COS] PIC provide pump soap - temporary fix. 2. Handwashing sink in front next to ice machine has a jug with scoop in it. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. [COS] PIC took the jug out from the hand washing sink.

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 20, 2025 · Original Source

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