Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspections
Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 7, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed broken flooring and thinning of floor grout throughout the kitchen.
[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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 2, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
2 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas:
- Dead ones on the shelves around the 3-Comapartment
- Dead one inside of the 3-compartment
- Dead ones upstairs in the dry storage; inside of freezer chest
- Live one noted in the ceiling lights within the kitchen
- .Live one noted a on the wall of the walk in; in front of the mop sink area.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: Elizabeth T.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, [Name], has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
--48 HOUR NOTICE—
Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $2,851.25. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org.
A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees.
A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jun 29, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Observed many cockroaches in varying stages of life on shelf next to three compartment sink, above shelf of preparation area, in the upstairs storage area and above the dry storage area. Observed cockroach feces in all these areas as well. Observed many dead cockroaches in varying stages of life on monitoring traps throughout facility.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: S. Lew
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Rashmi, has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Warped flooring in the service area. This is a trip hazard.
[Corrective Action] Maintain flooring in good condition. Repair to prevent trip hazard.
2. Damaged flooring in the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink.
[Corrective Action] Maintain flooring 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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Knife stored in the crevice between the tandoori oven and the work table.
[Corrective Action] Discontinue to store knives in the crevice. Store knives in a clean and dry area.
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.
Old food residue observed on the refrigeration units and on cooking equipments.
[Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. Create a daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Employee's Food Handler's Card were not available for review.
[Corrective Action] Employee's Food Handler's Cards shall be readily available for review.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 1, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 29, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
2 recorded violations
minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
The space on 16 S Abbott Ave is unpermitted with this department and was observed used as food storage and food prep.
[Corrective Action] Obtain permit prior to using facility to store foods and food prep.
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.
Observed an adult cockroach on the metal strainer at the cookline, multiple live cockroaches behind the 2 door upright cooler. live nymphs on the stairwell and under the red metal tanks upstairs.
[Corrective Action] The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 14, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed gap larger than 1/4 inch under the back door.
[Corrective Action] Gap under the back door shall be less than 1/4 inch.
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.
1. Old food debris observed on the sides of the cooking equipments.
[Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.
2. Grime accumulation on the protective plastic sticker on the 2 door prep cooler.
[Corrective Action] Remove the factory protective plastic sticker and maintain the refrigeration unit 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.
1. Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the restroom.
[Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are always stocked in the paper towel dispenser.
[Corrected on Site] Employee refilled the paper towel dispenser.
2. Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Loose paper towels were available nearby.
[Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are always stocked in the paper towel dispenser.
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.
1. Wall of the restroom observed altered. Observed gap about one feet between the ceiling and the top of the restroom wall.
[Corrective Action] A plan check submittal to this department is required when altering/modifying the facility.
2. Heavy grease accumulation 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.
Dead cockroaches observed on the monitoring trap by the 2 door upright cooler. Pest control service observed for the last 2 months.
[Corrective Action] Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches.
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.