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Santa Clara County, CA

Thai Soul

6471 Almaden Ex # 75

Last inspected Aug 14, 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

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 14, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

The thermometer in the walk in is missing. [CA] Replace the missing thermometer. The one on the outside seems to not be working.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed 3 dead cockroaches near the water heater on the floor. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate roaches from inside the facility. The owner cleaned up the area. Protect food from contamination.

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

Observed used wiping towels being kept on the table top. [CA] The used wiping towels must be kept in sanitizer between each use. The towels must not be laid out and used in that manner. Use the table so that it can be sanitized afterwards when needed.

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

Th e dish sink reached 110 degrees F. {CA] The water 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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed cups being used as scoops and stored in the bulk food bins. [CA] Use scoops with handles and store with the handle not touching the food.

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

The screen that is on the open back door does not reach the floor [CA] The screen must cover the entire open area of the door to help keep out vermin and insects.

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

The walk in is being used for storage since it is not working. It is very dark inside. [CA] A light is needed inside the walk in cooler. Several lights are out in the kitchen. [CA] Replace the missing light bulbs. More light is needed.

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 washing sink was blocked with a milk crate and dish washing trays. [CA] Do not place items in front of the hand washing sink so that it remains readily accessible.

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, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There are no test strips in the facility. [CA] Provide chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor the concentration of sanitizer in the dish machine and towel buckets.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The clams and crab meat were in the refrigerator at 52-57 degrees F. The chicken and cooked tofu were on the top portion of the refrigerator at 50-56 degrees F. [CA] Potentially hazardous food must be kept at 41 degrees F and below. The other items on the top portion of the refrigerator were on ice and at proper temperatures. The owner threw away all of these food items into the garbage can. Repair the refrigerator so that it holds food in the entire length of it at 41 degrees F maximum.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

There are not any employees with a food safety certificate. Not all of the employees that prepare food have a food handler card. ]CA] At least one employee must have a food safety certificate and all employees that handle 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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed a bowl of raw chicken stored above produce in the walk in refrigerator. [CA] Store all raw meat, seafood, and poultry below all other foods.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed the used wiping towels stored on table tops in the kitchen. [CA] Store all wiping towels 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, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 1, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There are not any test strips available. [CA] Provide test strips to monitor the concentration of sanitizer.

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

The restroom door does not have a self closing device. According to the owner it has been removed. [CA] Replace the self closing device on the restroom door.

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

The screen is left open on the back door and allows insects to enter the kitchen. [CA] The screen must remain closed to keep the insects out. Take effective measures to eliminate the insects from entering the kitchen.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observed the thermometer in the 2nd prep unit to be at approximately 55 degrees F. Checked the food temperatures to be at 55 degrees shrimp to 64 degrees F fried pork. [CA] The potentially hazardous food must be kept 41 degrees and below. Food thrown away by the owner is the fried pork, cooked eggplant, cut green onion, cooked noodles, tofu, chicken, and shrimp, and mussels, and pork. The walk in cooler had items that were 43 degrees F. [CA] They must all be kept 41 degrees F maximum. The owner stated that they can adjust the temperature lower on the walk in refrigerator. A reinspection will be made for temperature violation correction.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

There is not currently a food safety certified employee. [CA] At least one employee must have a food safety certificate.

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, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

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