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Santa Clara County, CA

Tea Garden Chinese Kitchen

14030 Blossom Hill Rd

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 26, 2026

Pass

7 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observed shrimp out at approximately 80 degrees F. [CA] Keep PHF at 41 degrees F and below or at 135 degrees F and above. [COS] The shrimp was discarded by the owner.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Floors, walls, and ceiling are deteriorated in several areas. [CA] Repair/replace where needed. Submit to plan check.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

There is not a self closing device on the restroom door. [CA] Install the self closing device on the restroom door and the door separating the kitchen from the restroom is left open.

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 K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

The resubmittal to the plan check department has not been received. [CA] Submit the required items to the plan check department within 2 weeks from today. The owner agreed to have it in to this department plan check unit within 2 weeks. Food prep sink and hand sink have been installed by new owner before plan check approval. Submit to plan check for these items also.

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

The scoops in the bulk food bin are in the food. There are bowls being used as scoops and stored in the bin. [CA] Use scoops with handles and only store inside if the handle can be upright and not touching the food inside.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Gap under back door. [CA] Close the gap to help keep out vermin.

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
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Towels in about 600ppm chlorine. [CA] Correct it to 100ppm chlorine. [COS] corrected.

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, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Feb 12, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 12, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

Current owner is operating without a permit for several months. [CA] Obtain a permit from this department in your name.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Feb 11, 2026

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Several rodent droppings observed under the front upright 2 door refrigerator. There is a hole in the wall behind the refrigerator. [CA] The facility must remain closed and clean and sanitize. Close any holes in walls and ceilings to prevent rodent entrance. Call for a reinspection and remain closed until permission is given from this department. Take effective measures to eliminate rodents from inside the facility.

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, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 3, 2026

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

3 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The hot water at the dish sink only reached 112 degrees F. [CA] The temperature must reach 120 degrees F.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Floors and walls deteriorated in several areas throughout the facility. [CA] Repair and close the holes in the walls to help keep out the vermin.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed evidence of a rodent infestation. Several droppings on shelf near bach door, dry food storage area floor, and on box of the to-go boxes. Facility must close and follow the requirements and submit the needed paper work before requesting a reinspection prior to opening. Clean and sanitize, protect food and take effective measures to eliminate rodents from inside the facility.

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, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 13, 2024

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

The food storage area where all the bulk food bins are located is very dim. [CA] Replace all the light bulbs to brighten up the area for proper cleaning.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

No FSC or food handler cards available. [CA] At least one employee must have the food safety certificate and all others that prepare food must have a food handler 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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The back kitchen floor is deteriorated concrete. [CA] The floor must be an approved type floor. Submit to plan check for this correction.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed personal belongings on a cutting board in the food prep area. [CA] Store all personal belongings in a separate designated area.

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
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

There is not a hand sink in the back area where food is prepared. [CA] Hand sink is needed in the back kitchen.

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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

There is no food prep sink so hand washing, dish washing, and food prep is currently done in one sink. [CA] Submit to plan check for the installation of a needed food prep sink.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed used wiping towels on the table tops. [CA] The used towels must be in sanitizer between each use.

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, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source

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