Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Tuu Quan Restaurant
1939 Alum Rock Av H
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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 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jan 16, 2026
Conditional Pass
10 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple holes in the wall behind the 2 compartment prep sink. [Corrective Action] Repair the wall. There shall be holes in the wall.
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 K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Handwash sink next to the cookline observed completely blocked. Another near by handwash sink accessible in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Ensure handwash sink is 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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Lack of manager Food Safety Certificate and employee Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. [Corrective Action] 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 issuescriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Rodent droppings observed on the floor at the cookline, water heater and storage rack. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas of old rodent droppings. [Suitable Alternative] Employee clean it. 2. Dead cockroaches observed on monitoring traps at the 2 door upright freezer and 3 door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Replace the monitoring traps. Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches. [Suitable Alternative] Employee cleaned it.
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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
Lack of self-closing device on one of the restroom doors. [Corrective Action] Install 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 problemsminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Grime and mold like substance observed inside the ice machine. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside the ice 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
The 2 compartment prep sink is indirectly plumbed to the floor drain. [Corrective Action] The 2 compartment prep sink shall be plumbed to the floor sink. [Suitable Alternative] The setup is temporary. Re-inspection next Thursday.
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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Unused large aquarium in the kitchen. Per employee, the aquarium was used for lobster long time ago and have not been used for 5 yeasrs. [Corrective Action] Remove unused equipment from the premise.
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 K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Employee drinks were stored directly into consumable ice in the ice machine. [Corrective Action] Do not store anything except the ice scoop in the ice machine.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Water leak observed from the drain pipe at the 2 compartment prep sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
Pass
12 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Heavy build up of grease observed on floors behind the cook line. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
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 K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
Minor leak observed at the waste drain pipe below the left side basin of the two-compartment food preparation sink. Waste water is collected using a large bus tub. [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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Large gap observed below the metal screen door at the side of the kitchen. Door was maintained opened at time of inspection. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
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 K24Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Person in charge present and performing duties
Inspector’s notes
No manager or person in charge at time of inspection. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
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 issuescriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Dead mouse observed inside sticky trap between wall and alter behind the bar/DJ area. Rodent dropping observed in the following areas: - On floor behind sound system equipment. - On floor behind chest freezers at the DJ area. - On floor underneath the water heater in the kitchen. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of of old droppings. 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. [COS] Kitchen employee discarded trap.
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 K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Containers and boxes of raw shelled eggs maintained above ready-to-eat food items inside the three-door upright refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The only hand wash station was partially obstructed with garbage can placed in front. Employee is required to lean and reach over in order to conduct hand washing. [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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed microfiber cloth used to cover food. [CA] Linen shall not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new consumer and laundered prior to reuse. Observed bowls used as scoops maintained inside bulk ingredient containers. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with 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 issuesminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Bulk ingredient bins lacked labels identifying item. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Five-year Food Safety Certified (FSC) manager certificate unavailable for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. ** Repeat violation. Further enforcement action may be taken on facility for failure to comply.
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 K26Food temperature
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Bowl of frozen chicken wings observed thawing in ambient temperature. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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 K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Ambient temperature of the three-door upright refrigerator fluctuates between 41F to 43F. PHF items maintained inside the refrigerator measured at 41F and below. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. This Division suggests lowering thermostat of refrigerator. Numerous domestic cooking equipment observed in use - rice cooker, air fryer, microwave. [CA] Make plans to replace with commercial equipment. All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
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, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source