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Santa Clara County, CA

Tomo Sushi Japanese Restaurant

5489 Snell Av # 50

Last inspected Sep 19, 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

Sep 19, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

A PVC drain line was found to drain into the 3-compartment ware washing sink. PVC drain line appears to be a drainage line for two mini split air conditioning units installed in the dining area. [corrective action] Water from these units must drain into an approved receptacle.

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
criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Observed sushi rice stored in a container at room temperature. Per sushi chef, rice starting cooking at 2 PM and was completed by 3 PM. [corrective action] When potentially hazardous foods are stored at room temperature, food may be held for a maximum of 4 hours. Any leftover must be discarded. Rice container must be marked with the production time or discard time. [correction] Owner provided Post-It note and will label with discard time of 7 PM. Note: "Time as a Public Health Control" form to be e-mailed to owner. Form must be completed and sent back to Raymond Chung at raymond.chung@deh.sccgov.org

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

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed three rodent droppings against the back wall of the sushi bar. No other signs of rodents were observed at this time. [corrective action] Ensure facility is free of rodents. Clean up the droppings and sanitize the affected areas. If new droppings are found, call pest control company immediately. Note: Per owner, this facility currently receives monthly pest control service by Day & Night Pest Control. Owner call the technician at time of this investigation. Per technician, a service was provided last week.

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, Sep 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 22, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 17, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVES NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] DO NOT USE CARDBOARD. USE EASILY CLEANABLE NON ABSORBENT LINER.

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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minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

FOUND DUST ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] CLEAN THE FAN COVERS MORE OFTEN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEAREST THE WARE WASHER). [CA] CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SWATTER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. [CA] USE APPROVED METHODS TO ELIMINATE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOUND A CELL PHONE STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS

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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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT 60F IN THE SUSHI REFRIGERATOR NEAREST THE KITCHEN: SALMON, YELLOW TAIL,TUNA FISH. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SA: NOTE: OPERATOR WOULD LIKE TO USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR NEAREST THE KITCHEN (THE LARGER SUSHI REFRIGERATOR). THE TPHC DOCUMENT HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO BE FILED.

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, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

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