Santa Clara County, CA

Tobang Cafe & Deli

Name: Tobang Cafe & Deli
Address: 1052 Kiely Bl, Santa Clara County, CA

1052 Kiely Bl

Last inspected Jun 13, 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

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 13, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer from the dishwasher measured 0 PPM. Sanitizer bottle was nearly empty. Owner replaced with a full bottle. Sanitizer still measured 0 PPM after running[ two cycles. [corrective action] Repair the dishwasher so that equipment and utensils can be sanitized with a final chlorine rinse of 50 PPM. [suitable alternative] Chlorine sanitizer was set up in the 3-compartment sink. Equipment and utensils can be washed in the dishwasher and must be sanitized in the sink until dishwasher is repaired. Per owner, Autochlor will be contacted to repair the machine.

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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Observed several pans of cooked side dishes cooling in the reach-in cooler located in the room across from the kitchen. Per owner, the side dishes were cooked at 3:30 PM today. Pans were covered with plastic wrap. [corrective action] Keep pans uncovered when food is still cooling. Food may be covered once food reaches 41F or below. [correction] Pans were uncovered.

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.

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minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Quat sanitizer in a spray bottle measured over 400 PPM. [corrective action] Maintain sanitizer concentration at 200 PPM. [correction] Sanitizer was diluted with water.

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.

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

Routine Inspection

Nov 20, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Chemical in spray bottled stored [CA] Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens.

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.

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criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

cooked noodles/vegetables and cooked tofu are subject to TPHC, but are not marked for discard at 4 hours. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] PHF marked for discard at 4 hours from preparation.

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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, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Nov 14, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 12, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of 2 door preparation refrigerator measured 49F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F 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.

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The only hand wash sink in the food preparation area is obstructed by a stored bowl. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and 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.

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

15+ live cockroaches of different life stages found in kitchen and food storage shelf, electrical box. Large of amount of dead cockroaches and egg sacks found behind standing refrigerator and behind flyers on wall. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved.

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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Bean sprouts and cheese in preparation refrigerator measured >41F,<135F[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PIC voluntarily condemned and destroyed PHF held in preparation refrigerator >4hrs.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food handler cards are not available for review at time of inspection.[CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source