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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
76/ 100 · 24 points taken off
6 problems found · 2 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Mar 2, 2026
At the routine inspection on Mar 2, 2026. The latest visit, on Mar 5, 2026, was a follow-up inspection. No notes were taken at it.
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Curry Life got more than most.
Compared with 9,600 Santa Clara County food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Curry Life?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Marked critical: Hand sink not ready to use K06How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Hot food below 135°F K07How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K44How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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Next: Hand sink not ready to useThe county found: “Lack of soap at handwash sink located by the front prep/service area as soap dispenser was not operable. [CA] All…”
First step: Hand sinks are for hands only
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 2-301.15, Food Code 6-301.11, Food Code 7-201.11, Food Code 4-603.16.
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Hand sinks are for hands only
From Food Code 2-301.15
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 4 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited 2 times in the last 12 months (1 routine, 1 follow-up).
Nice work, Curry Life. At the follow-up three days later, the county listed no items still open.
You cleared the re-check in three days. We're proud of you.
Fewer points taken off than last time (27 → 24). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestMar 5, 2026Follow-up inspection
No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
This one: a follow-up inspection on Mar 5, 2026. A follow-up visit re-checks earlier items. The last routine inspection was Mar 2, 2026: 76 out of 100 (Yellow placard).
EarlierMar 2, 2026Routine inspection76 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
6 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Lack of soap at handwash sink located by the front prep/service area as soap dispenser was not operable. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be able to provide warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels to allow employees to properly wash their hands as required. [COS] Employee placed soap next to the handwash sink.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 5-205.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Hand sinks are for hands only
- Wash only at a handwashing sink.
- Never wash hands in the dish sink, a food prep sink, a mop sink, or a drink cooler.
- Never dump drinks, rinse utensils or fill pitchers at the hand sink.
From Food Code 2-301.15
Soap and hand sanitizer
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Handwashing
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Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Potentially hazardous foods measured at improper cold holding temperatures. Beef and sausage inside the prep unit insert was measured at 51F - 53F. Per employee, the items were thawed overnight inside reach-in cooler and placed in unit when facility opened at 11:30 AM. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F. [COS] Food items will be subject to time and discarded by 2:30 PM if not used. Raw chicken and raw pork stored in reach-in cooler across from the deep fryer was measured at 50F. Raw chicken inside the upright reach-in cooler was measured at 57F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F. [COS] Per employee, items were used/prepped within the last two hours and recently returned into the refrigeration units.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 3-501.16(A)(1)
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
If food is out of range
- Hot food below 135°F for less than 2 hours: reheat to 165°F.
- Cold food above 41°F for less than 2 hours: chill it right away.
- Unknown time or longer: throw it out.
Which foods need temperature control (TCS)
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Hot and cold holding
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Not critical (4)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
1) Accumulation of food debris along walls and under shelves in the dry storage area. [CA] Frequently clean foods or clean as needed to prevent accumulation of food debris. 2) Employee's personal items are stored on shelves located directly above food prep surfaces. [CA] Store employee's personal items separate or below food or food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination.
Food Code 6-101.11
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Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
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Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Employee restroom door located past the kitchen is not self-closing [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.
Food Code 6-302.11
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Check the restroom
- Soap, paper towels or a dryer, toilet paper and warm water at every restroom sink.
- The door closes by itself.
- After the toilet: wash in the restroom, then wash again at the kitchen sink.
From Food Code 6-301.11
Clean it on a schedule
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Restrooms, mops and rags
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Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Multiple spray bottles in the kitchen and prep area are not labeled. [CA] Spray bottles used in a food facility shall be labeled to identify it's contents.
Food Code 7-201.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Store them away from food
- Store chemicals below and away from food, dishes, utensils, linens and single-use items. Never on a shelf above food.
- Separate them by space or a partition.
- Keep only the chemicals the kitchen needs.
From Food Code 7-201.11
Label every container
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Chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
1) Knife stored on magnetic holder above the prep table is observed with it's blade chipped. [CA] Remove damaged utensils from use and replace. 2) Containers without a handle are used as scoops and stored inside bulk food containers. [CA] Use approved utensils with handle for use with bulk foods and stored in a manner where the handle does not come into contact with food.
Food Code 4-901.11
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In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Utensils and dishes stored clean and dry
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EarlierFeb 3, 2025Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
EarlierJan 28, 2025Routine inspection73 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
7 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Employee observed manual warewashing utensils at the three compartment sink but did not complete the sanitizing step. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM). [COS] Employee prepared the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer measured at 100 ppm and put previously cleaned utensils to sanitize.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
The only handwash sink located inside the kitchen is obstructed and not accessible as equipment and utensils are stored inside the basin of the sink. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be kept unobstructed, easily accessible, and able to provide warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels so employees can properly wash their hands when required. [COS] Employee relocated all items obstructing the handwash sink.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (5)
The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Observed container of frozen beef placed on front counter next to the handwash sink to thaw at room temperatures. [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.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Employee's personal items, including personal food, are stored on top of the prep unit. [CA] Personal items shall be stored at a designated location or location before open foods/food prep area to prevent cross contamination.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food Safety Certificate for Manager is expired. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Two of the knivers stored on magnetic holder located across the food prep table are observed to be chipped at the blade. [CA] Replace or remove from use any equipment or utensils that are in disrepair.
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Spray bottle used by the cook line is not labeled. [CA] Spray bottles when used in a food facility shall be labeled to identify it's contents.
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)
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- Hand sink not ready to use Read the free guide
- Hot food below 135°F Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning Read the free guide
- Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food Read the free guide
- Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
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About this record
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Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.
100 means the inspector found no problems. Santa Clara County takes points off for each problem. Big ones take off more.
The county posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection, and gives routine inspections a score. In the county's data, a routine inspection with no violations listed scored 100, and the score drops as violations are found. The county's page does not say which scores or findings give each color: ask the department.
- Inspection type
- Follow-up inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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