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Santa Clara County, CA

Zahir's Bistro

579 S Main St

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

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 2, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash facility at the entrance of the kitchen lacked paper towels. *Note: Facility is not currently in operation. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use 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 problems
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Old, dried rodent droppings observed under the cook-line, in the room with the water heater, and in the back dry storage room. [CA] Ensure that facility is kept free of vermin to prevent possible contamination of food. Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Contact pest control to provide service for the facility as necessary.

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.

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minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $971.25. 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

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

Routine Inspection

Dec 16, 2024

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, above the prep line, and around the make-up air unit, observed water leaking from the ceiling. Per operator, the area has previously leaked and needs repair. [CA] Ensure ceiling is properly repaired to prevent leaks. No operation shall occur underneath the areas where leaks are occurring.

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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, observed a lack of paper towels at handwash stations. Facility was not in operation during time of inspection. [CA] Ensure all handwash stations are supplied with hand soap and paper towels in their respective dispensers to allow for proper handwashing.

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 problems
minorCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

At the bar area, in the 3 door undercounter refrigerator, observed a old/moldy box of orange juice stored. [CA] Ensure all moldy or expired food is discarded to prevent possible contamination.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, at the warewash machine, measured a lack of chlorine sanitizer. Observed the supply line for the unit does not move chlorine sanitizer to the dispensing line. [CA] Ensure chlorine sanitizer is provided at 50 PPM at the warewash machine for automatic warewashing.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

At the bar area, at the 3 compartment sink, observed a lack of cold water. [CA] Ensure all sinks are plumbed and have access to hot and cold 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.

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, dry storage area, and the bar area, observed dry rodent droppings on the floor. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of vermin to prevent possible contamination of food. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity. Contact pest control to provide service for facility.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food safety manager's certificate unavailable upon request. [CA] Ensure at least one valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained and posted within the facility. All other employees that handle food shall obtain valid food handler cards. Keep documents on site 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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

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