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Santa Clara County, CA

The Boiling Crab

71 Curtner Av #20

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 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

Jan 15, 2026

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2 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Water temperature measured between 65-66F at the following hand wash sinks: -public restrooms -employee restroom -patio side hand wash sink [CA] Hand washing sinks shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

*Repeat violation Multiple cases of food stored on walk in freezer floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 21, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wet and soiled wiping cloth stored on work surface in between use. [CA]: Wiping cloths used for sanitizing work surfaces must be stored inside their sanitizer buckets containing at least 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm Quat sanitizer when not actively being used.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers of food stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer. Container of garlic stored directly on the floor at the food prep area. [CA]: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches elevated from the floor on approved shelving that is easily cleanable (ex. Dunnage racks)

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

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. Rice in rice cooker measured at 129F. Per staff, rice was cooked approximately 2 hours prior to measurement. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) shall be hot held at 135F or above at all times. [COS]: Rice was time marked to be discarded on the 4th hour after it was removed from temperature control. 2. At the rear bar, tartar sauce (measured at 51F) and tomato sauce (measured at 56F) bottles are not in direct contact with ice bath. Manager stated food items were placed in ice bath approximately 1 hour prior to measurement. At the cashier line, ranch in to go containers measured at 64F. Staff stated ranch were placed at the cashier line approximately 40 minutes prior to measurement. [CA]: PHFs shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. Ensure proper ice bath is conducted in which food containers are sufficiently submerged and in direct contact with ice bath. [COS]: PHF's were relocated to cooling units to rapidly cool down.

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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 K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Leak observed at the 3 compartment sink's drain pipe. Wastewater being collected in a plastic bucket. [CA]: Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.

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, Nov 21, 2024 · Original Source

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