Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 24, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Thien Huong Sandwiches
1631 E Capitol Ex 106
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4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Oct 21, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FRUIT FLIES IN THE BACK BY THE MOP SINK. [CA] ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLIES.
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 insectsminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP IN THE ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN. FOUND DUST AND GREASE ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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 problemsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS IS EXPIRED. MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS.
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 issuesminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNABLE TO KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.
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 issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HEADCHEESE AND THE PATEE IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AT 56F. THE HEADCHEESE WAS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR OVER 4 HRS. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D. RELOCATED THE REST OF THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR (HAS BEEN STORED IN THIS REFRIGERATOR FOR LESS THAN 4 HRS, PER OPERATOR.)
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 temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
May 23, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 23, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 13, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
criticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
7 LBS OF COOKED PORK AND 5 LBS OF HEAD CHEESE STORED OVERNIGHT IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WERE FOUND AT 53F. FOUND A BOWL WITH COOKED BEEF AND SHELLED EGGS IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP SINK AT 47F. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D. RELOCATE THE REST OF THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR.
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 temperatureminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] ENSURE THAT THE HANDLE DOES NOT TOUCH THE ICE. NOTE: THE SCOOP WAS PLACED IN A CONTAINER.
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 issuesminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP SINK UNABLE TO KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR/ADJUST THE REFRIGERATORS SO THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO KEEP THE FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. DO NOT USE THESE REFRIGERATORS UNTIL THEY ARE WORKING PROPERLY.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 13, 2025 · Original Source