Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 30, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Villa Serena
1340 Pomeroy Av
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Sep 29, 2025
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5 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food handler cards are not available for review. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment. Food handler cards shall be 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple used wiping cloths stored directly on food preparation counters. [CA] Wiping cloths shall be stored in an approved sanitizing concentration when not in active use.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed a couple of old rodent droppings on the floor in the following areas: underneath the 3-compartment sink, in the fruit storage room, and in the dry storage room. No live activity or active contamination of food observed during inspection. [CA] Clean and sanitize affected areas, and eliminate all evidence of rodent activity. The premises of each food facility shall be maintained free of vermin. A follow-up inspection will be conducted to verify compliance. 2. Observed numerous fruit flies in the kitchen area, particularly in the fruit storage room. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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 K26Food temperature
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw fish and beef thawing at ambient temperature underneath the 3-compartment sink. [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. [COS] Raw fish and beef were relocated to the walk-in cooler.
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 K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed back door to the outside was open at the time of inspection. [CA] The facility shall be fully enclosed at all times to prevent pest entrance and harborage.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source