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Santa Clara County, CA

Teasociety

1658 E Capitol Ex

Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 13, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A MOUNT TABLE MADE OF RAW WOOD NEXT TO THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

FOUND A PURSE STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOOD BAFFLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. [CA] CLEAN THE BAFFLES MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH GRIME AND DIRT. [CA] CLEAN THE LIGHT SWITCHES MORE OFTEN.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BACK IS MISSING THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. [CA] PROVIDE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH THE WAFFLE MAKERS AND FOOD CONTAINERS. [CA] PROVIDE A MINIMUM 6" HIGH METAL SPLASH GUARD SPANNING THE FULL LENGTH OF THE 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, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 13, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CLEAN POTS UNDER THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] REMOVE THE POTS FROM THIS LOCATION TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPILLING ONTO THE POTS.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE HOOD BAFFLES. [CA] CLEAN THE HOOD BAFFLES MORE OFTEN.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP HANGING FROM A SHELF CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] REMOVE THE MOP FROM THIS LOCATION AND PLACE IT HANGING AT THE MOP SINK.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS VIOLATION MAY RESULT IN OFFICE HEARING OR FURTHER LEGAL ACTION.

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 K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER NEAR THE SERVICE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION FOUND A JUG WITH WATER STORED INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE 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, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source

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