Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Walia Ethiopian Kitchen
175 Lewis Rd # 23
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The full inspection history
3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
10 recorded violations
minorCode K29Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF COCKROACH BORIC ACID BOTTLES AND HOT SHOT ANT BAIT ON SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] USE ONLY PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO TREAT FOR VERMIN. FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH NO LABEL. [CA] PROVIDE A LABEL.
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 unsafelyminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. [CA] PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
A FEW CEILING PANELS ARE MISSING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] REPLACE THE PANELS.
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 K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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 insectscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A DEAD COCKROACH INSIDE THE DOUGH MIXER. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE COCKROACH, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE COCKROACHES MAY BE ENTERING THE BUILDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE COCKROACHES. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $298 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR OR $645/2-HOUR MINIMUM DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS, AND UPON INSPECTOR AVAILABILITY.
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 insectscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. COS FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL THE HAND WASH SINKS. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE SECOND MOP SINK. [CA] CLEAN THE HAND WASH SINK MORE OFTEN.
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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. [CA] PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS.
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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HOT WATER IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM AT 66F. FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE COOKING AREA AT 85F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F.
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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS WITHIN 2 WEEKS.
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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
MISSING CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 27, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
MISSING PAPER TOWELS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS.
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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
THE HOT WATER IN THE RESTROOMS SINK IS 65F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F.
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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FRUIT FLIES IN THE FACILITY. [CA] ENSURE THE FACILITY HAS NO 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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 27, 2024 · Original Source