Santa Clara County, CA

Vande Bharat

Name: Vande Bharat
Address: 127 Dixon Rd, Santa Clara County, CA

127 Dixon Rd

Last inspected Sep 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 25, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Dead cockroaches observed on the floor by the 2 door upright coolers and in the mop sink. Recent pest control service reviewed. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches. Maintain facility free of pest.

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

minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Waste water drains slow at the floor sink. [Corrective Action] Ensure waste water adequately drains.

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

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Water leak observed below both compartments of 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 problems

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Unused equipments observed at the rear of the facility. [Corrective Action] Remove unused equipments from the premise.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Damaged floor tiles near the 3 compartment warewash sink. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Chemicals for the dishwasher are stored in canola oil containers. [Corrective Action] Label the containers.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

1. Bowls used as scoops in the bulk foods container. [Corrective Action] Use scoops with a handle. 2. Observed handle of scoop submerged in the flour in the bulk foods container. [Corrective Action] Store scoops so that it does not touch 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 issues

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm. There was active warewashing at the time of inspection. [Corrective Action] Ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained at 50 ppm in the dishwasher. [Suitable Alternative] Sanitize utensils in the 3 compartment sink with 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Milk jugs in the 3 door upright cooler was observed re-used to store other liquid drinks. [Corrective Action] Discontinue re-using milk jugs. Use a container that is able to be properly washed and sanitized.

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

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy grease accumulation observed between the stove and the deep fryer. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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 problems

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer concentration in the dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm. No active warewashing at the time of inspection. [Corrective Action] Ensure chlorine sanitizer concentration is maintained at 50 ppm.

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 problems

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

One of the ceiling lights in the kitchen is not working. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the ceiling light.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy grease accumulation observed on the floor under the cooking equipments. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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 problems

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Lack of managerial Food Safety Certificate. [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.

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

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

Foods observed stored in the adjacent unpermitted space at 131 E. Dixon Road. [Corrective Action] No foods shall be stored in the unpermitted space. Obtain permit to use space to store foods.

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

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

1. Flies observed in the facility. [Corrective Action] Eliminate flies using safe methods. 2. Dead cockroaches observed on monitoring traps. [Corrective Action] Replace monitoring traps.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 17, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

1. Food Safety Certificate not available for review. [Corrective Action] Food Safety Certificate shall be readily available for review. 2. Some employees do not have their Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] Obtain the Food Handler's Card.

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

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer concentration in the dishwasher was measured at 0 ppm. [Corrective Action] Maintain chlorine sanitizer concentration at 50 ppm in the dishwasher. Use the 3 compartment sink to sanitize utensils with chlorine sanitizer concentration of 100 ppm.

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 problems

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

The health permit not observed posted in public view. [Corrective Action] Post the current and valid health permit in public view.

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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. MAJOR. The handwashing sink in the kitchen observed completely blocked by the work table. [Corrective Action] The handwashing sink shall be easily accessible at all times. [Corrected on Site] Employees moved the work table. 2. Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sinks at the service area and in the kitchen. Loose roll of paper towels available nearby. [Corrective Action] Ensure the paper towel dispenser is stocked with paper towels 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

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lack chlorine test strips. [Corrective Action] Provide chlorine test strips and monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration daily.

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 problems

minorCode K44Pests