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Santa Clara County, CA

TGI's Sushi

100 W Hamilton Av C

Last inspected Sep 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

14 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Sep 8, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee wiped his mouth with paper towel then proceeded to prepare food. [CA]: Employees shall properly wash hands when changing gloves, when changing tasks, prior to handling food, utensils or equipment, after touching body parts, and when contamination occurs or as required. Employees shall use designated hand sink, soap and disposable paper towels to wash hands. [COS]: Specialist instructed employee to wash hands.

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, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Aug 6, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jul 31, 2026

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 28, 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

1. Live cockroaches observed in the following areas: -3 adults on wall underneath 1 comp prep sink, in which one had an attached egg casing -1 nymph on wall underneath 1 comp prep sink -1 adult on glue trap underneath oven toaster at front prep line Approximately 30+ dead cockroaches of various life stages throughout the kitchen and prep areas. Pest control report from All State Pest Control Co for service on 07/27/26 provided. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani S. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Martin, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider. 3. Email Specialist to schedule an in-person Office Hearing (email: Princess.Lagana@deh.sccgov.org).

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, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

May 28, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

May 26, 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

Live cockroaches observed in the following areas: -1 adult on the side of trash bin at front prep area -1 nymph on floor at front prep area Specialist received completed vermin checklist and pest control reports from All State Pest Control Company for service that occurred on 05/25/26. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

May 22, 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

Live cockroaches observed in the following areas: -1 adult inside the cabinet at front line prep area -2 adults behind alcohol cabinet at front line prep area -1 nymph, 1 adult, and 1 adult with egg casing attached within the dish machine. Specialist received completed vermin checklist and pest control reports from All State Pest Control Company for service that occurred on 05/20/26 and 05/21/26. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.

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 22, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

May 19, 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

Live cockroaches observed in the following areas: -1 on grease trap underneath dish machine -1 on cove base underneath water heater -2 on cabinets at front prep line Specialist received completed vermin checklist and pest control reports from All State Pest Control Company for services that occurred on 05/13/26, 05/14/26, 05/15/26. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.

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 19, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

May 15, 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

Live cockroaches observed in the following areas: -2 on dish machine -1 on wall next to chest freezer Specialist received completed vermin checklist and pest control reports from All State Pest Control Company for services that occurred on 05/13/26 and 05/14/26. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.

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 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 13, 2026

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

8 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Under counter dish machine is dispensing 0 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer. No active ware-washing observed at the time. [CA]: Mechanical dish machine shall be able to dispense 50 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer. [COS]: Corrected and observed 50 ppm.

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 K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

A can of Raid pest repellent was stored underneath dish machine. [CA]: Raid pest control is for household use only. Commercial establishments are not approved to use household pest control methods. Discontinue storage/use of unapproved pest repellents.

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
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Personal keys stored on shelving where clean plates are stored. [CA]: No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of debris and grime on floors throughout kitchen. [CA]: Routinely clean the areas underneath and behind equipment and in hard-to-reach to prevent the accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, and 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

In the front under counter cooler, raw fish stored above ready to eat food such as sauce and vegetables. [CA]: Properly store raw food items beneath and separate from ready to eat food.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

1. Live cockroaches observed in the following areas: -2 nymps under 3 comp sink -1 adult on wall -1 adult on dish machine Dead cockroaches observed throughout floor of cook line. 1 fresh egg casing observed near dish machine. Pest control report from All State Pest Control Co. provided from service date 03/23/26. Manager stated monthly pest control service occurs. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Calvin H. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Jeffrey, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

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 K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Raw ground tuna being thawed in stagnant water. [CA]: Follow manufacturer's guidelines. It states to thaw under refrigeration.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

MAJOR: Spicy mayo sauce on prep table measured at 57F. Manager stated it was removed from refrigeration approximately 30 minutes prior to measurement. MINOR: Unagi in oven toaster measured at 46F. Manager stated it was removed from refrigeration approximately 10 mins prior to measurement. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below. [SA]: Food items relocated to refrigeration units to cool down.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Sep 16, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 9, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Observed active sewage backup at the front of the facility and from the floor sink by the prep sink in the kitchen. [CA]: Liquid waste shall be disposed through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. FACILITY ORDERED CLOSED AND SHALL NOT CONDUCT ANY FOOD PREPARATION AND FOOD SALE UNTIL APPROVAL HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM THIS DEPARTMENT.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 18, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Soiled wet wiping cloths stored on work surfaces without being placed back into their sanitizer buckets in between uses. [CA]: Wiping cloths used for sanitizing work surfaces must be stored inside their

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Highest water temperature at the front right sink measured at 75F. [CA]: Provide 100F of warm water at all hand 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Food containers of white powder food product missing label with common food name. [CA]: Containers of food items that cannot be easily identified shall be labeled with the common name at all times.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Personal drinks in unsecured cups stored at food prep areas. [CA]: No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

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 K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

A can of Raid pest repellent stored under dish machine. [CA]: Raid pest control is for household use only. Commercial establishments are not approved to use household pest control methods. Discontinue storage/use of unapproved pest repellents.

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
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of black and brown buildup on the interior of ice machine. [CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.

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 K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Employee rinsed hands at the prep sink. [CA]: Employees shall use designated hand sink, soap and disposable paper towels to wash hands.

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 18, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Oct 1, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

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