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Santa Clara County, CA

Wah Jee Wah

418 S Main St

Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 2, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed charcoal grill stored inside the wooden shed while charcoal was lit. [Corrective Action] The charcoal grill shall be used outside and in accordance with fire department regulations. 2. Rubber seals on the 3 door upright cooler observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber seal.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed crack in the flooring from the back door all the way to the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 2. Accumulation of old food residue on the flooring in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors 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
criticalCode K11Food temperature

Official wording

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Inspector’s notes

Rice in the hot box was measured at 101 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, the employee may have put in the tray of rice from the refrigerator straight into the hot box. [Corrective Action] Ensure foods are properly re-heated to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit before storing into the hot box. [Suitable Alternative] PIC voluntarily discarded the rice.

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
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed food prep on the food prep table that was in the wooden shed connected to the restaurant. [Corrective Action] Ensure all food prep is conducted in the permitted food facility. 2. Sack of potatoes observed stored on the floor next the 2 door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Store all foods at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelvings.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed grime accumulation inside the ice machine near the ice chute. [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 problems
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed mold like substance on the speed rack in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Observed food splatter on bulk food containers. [Corrective Action] Maintain containers 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Water drains slow at the handwash sink in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Ensure sink drains properly.

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.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed unused equipments in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Remove equipments not necessary for kitchen operation 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 insects
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Multiple white crystalline containers not labeled and not covered. [Corrective Action] Ensure containers are labeled and covered.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Rubber seal on the middle door of the 3 door upright cooler observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Maintain seal in good condition.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Lack of self-closing device on the restroom door. [Corrective Action] Install self-closing device.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Large crack in the quarry tiles from the back door to the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 2. Pooling of water on the floor by the ice machine. Per PIC, there is a leak at the ice machine's drain pipe. [Corrective Action] Ensure water does not pool on the floor. Repair the leak.

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, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed single door upright cooler next to the ice machine non-operable. Per operator, the refrigeration unit will be discarded. [Corrective Action] Remove broken and 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 insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

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