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Santa Clara County, CA

Tasty Pot

443 Emerson St

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

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 25, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw chicken and raw seafood above vegetables in walk in cooler and 3 door prep unit (corner area). [CA] Store ready to eat foods (vegetables/tofu/noodles) above raw meat/seafood.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Paper disposable cups used as scoops for sugar and flour. [CA] Replace with multi-use scoop with a handle (i.e. stainless steel/metal) Observed 3 compartment warewashing sink used to process raw meat. Observed blood from meat on drainboard of sink. [CA] Conduct all food preparation (slicing meat/vegetables, washing vegetables) at the 1 compartment food prep sink instead.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Unlabeled bulk bins for rice, sugar, flour. [CA] Label containers with ingredient name.

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

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minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack of thermometer for the 3 door prep unit across from the cookline. [CA] Provide a thermometer.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of chlorine test strips for the dishwasher and quaternary ammonium test strips for wall mounted sanitizer dispenser. [CA] Provide test stips and test daily (50 ppm chlorine, 200-400 ppm quat ammonium).

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

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

Routine Inspection

May 8, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of paper towels in dispenser at one of the hand sinks in the back kitchen. [CA] Keep stocked at all times. [COS]

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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minorCode K30Other

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Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed box of cabbage stored on floor while employee was prepping it. Containers of food stored directly on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. [CA] Store food at least 6 inches off of floor on shelving or racks.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed handle of ice scoop touching ice in ice machine. [CA] Store ice scoop handle upwards so that it does not touch the ice.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw crab stored above ready to eat food in prep unit across cook line. Observed racks of raw shaved beef stored above a container of sauce in walk in cooler. [CA] Store raw meat/seafood below ready to eat, cooked food.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Observed containers of fish balls, imitation crab meat, packaged tofu, raw pork, thawing inside the warewashing sink. A container of tofu skin soaking in a container inside the was also found in the sink.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Observed cigarettes stored on shelf next to sauces (Maggi). [CA] Store personal items in locker or in a designated area away from food/food equipment.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 8, 2025 · Original Source

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