At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
56/ 100 · 44 points taken off
14 problems found · 2 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Sep 4, 2026
At the routine inspection on Sep 4, 2026. The latest visit, on Sep 8, 2026, was a follow-up inspection. No notes were taken at it.
Is that a lot?
Most markets and grocery stores here got 2 to 13 points taken off. Dai Thanh Supermarket Monterey got more than most.
Compared with 534 Santa Clara County markets and grocery stores. Each store's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Dai Thanh Supermarket Monterey?
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: Hot food below 135°F K07How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Food from an unapproved supplier K15How to fixFix it
- Equipment in poor repair K35How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
We review Santa Clara County health data to make this report. We are not the County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health.
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Next: Hot food below 135°FThe county found: “Whole raw catfish in display fridge for costumers to grab measured 48F. PIC stated fish was placed there 2 hours…”
First step: If food is out of range
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-201.11, Food Code 3-302.11, Food Code Part 5-5, Food Code 7-201.11.
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 2 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, Dai Thanh Supermarket Monterey. At the follow-up four days later, the county listed no items still open.
You cleared the re-check in four days. We're proud of you.
Every visit
LatestSep 8, 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 Sep 8, 2026. A follow-up visit re-checks earlier items. The last routine inspection was Sep 4, 2026: 56 out of 100 (Yellow placard).
EarlierSep 4, 2026Routine inspection56 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
14 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Whole raw catfish in display fridge for costumers to grab measured 48F. PIC stated fish was placed there 2 hours ago.[CA] Keep cold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below. Soy milk and soy pudding measured at 50F stored on the display table for over 4 hours. [CA] The food was discarded. see VC&D.
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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Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
Food from an unapproved supplier
The department's words
K15 Food obtained from approved source
FOUND CONCH SMOOTH SNAILS WITHOUT PROOF OF SOURCE. [CA] ALL SHELL FISH MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. SEE VC&D.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 3-201.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Approved sources only
- Buy from licensed suppliers and stores. Keep receipts or invoices that show the source.
- Reject home-slaughtered or uninspected meat, and meat marked "Not for Sale" or "Custom Exempt."
- USDA grades (Prime, Choice) are about quality. The inspection mark is what shows safety.
From Food Code 3-201.11
Temperatures on arrival
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Receiving deliveries
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Not critical (12)
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Found ice build up inside the display freezer. [ca] repair freezer. FOUND SEVERAL KNIVES WITH RUBBER BANDS ON THEIR HANDLES IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT. [CA] DISCONTINUE USING RUBBER BANDS AROUND THE KNIFE'S HANDLES. FOUND A COUPLE OF FLY STICKER CYLINDER TRAPS IN THE FISH AND MEAT DEPARTMENTS. [CA] USE APPROVED FLY ELECTRICAL ZAPPERS.
Food Code 4-101.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
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Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
FOUND CUT RAW FISH AT THE CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY ON ICE. [CA] CUT RAW FISH SHALL BE PROPERLY BAGGED WHEN SOLD FOR RETAIL AT THE SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY. FOUND RAW CHICKEN IN BAGS STORED ABOVE RAW PORK IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE RAW CHICKEN BELOW RAW PORK.
Food Code 3-302.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Top to bottom
- 1. Top: ready-to-eat food (salads, desserts, cut fruit, cooked leftovers, deli meat, cheese, drinks)
- 2. Raw fish and seafood (cooked to 145°F)
- 3. Whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb; raw shell eggs (145°F)
From Food Code 3-302.11
Keep raw meat types apart
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Fridge and freezer storage order
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The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Missing the food handler's cards for the food employees. [ca] provide food handler's cards.
Garbage uncovered or not taken out
The department's words
K42 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
FOUND TRASH AROUND THE EXTERIOR TRASH DUMPSTER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
Food Code 5-501.113
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Trash cans
- Use lidded, leak-proof cans lined with bags. Keep them away from food and clean dishes.
- Empty them when full and at the end of the day.
- Wash cans outdoors or at the mop sink, never in a food-prep, dish or hand sink. Rinse, sanitize, air-dry, re-line.
- Wash your hands after handling trash.
From Food Code Part 5-5
Keep two separate sets
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Restrooms, mops and rags
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Mops were stored inside a shopping cart to produce storage area.[CA] Hang the mop to air dry.
Food Code 6-101.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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Sewage or wastewater not disposed of right
The department's words
K22 Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
FOUND A COUPLE OF WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT. [CA] REMOVE THE PUDDLES.
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
FOUND A NON WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE BAMBOO DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR. [CA] PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER.
Food Code 4-203.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Ice-water method
- 1. Fill a large glass with crushed ice, then add cold water to the top. Stir.
- 2. Put the probe in the center, not touching the sides or bottom. A dial thermometer goes at least 2 inches deep, past the dimple.
- 3. Wait 30 seconds, or until the reading stops moving.
- 4. It should read 32°F. If not, adjust it (dial: turn the nut under the head with a wrench; digital: press reset per the maker). Replace it if it can't be adjusted.
Using and cleaning it
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Thermometers and calibration
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Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITHOUT A LABEL ON THE TABLE NEAR THE DISPLAY CASE. [CA] LABEL BOTTLE.
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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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND THE CEILING TILE WITH AN OPENING SHOWING THE INSULATION ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPAIR THE OPENING.
Food Code 6-101.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Found the aquaculture tank of shellfish dept. located in center of prep area with a leak causing puddles on Fish department floors. [CA] Repair leak. FOUND A SLOW DRAINING HAND WASH SINK AT THE FISH DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPAIR SINK. FOUND A LEAK AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPAIR SINK.
Food Code 5-205.15
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Backflow test on file
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
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Shellfish tags or fish freezing records missing
The department's words
K16 Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
MISSING SHELL STOCK TAGS DATING BACK TO 3 MONTHS. [CA] SHELL STOCK TAGS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELL STOCK IS RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. TAGS SHALL THEN BE MAINTAINED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE THE CONTAINER IS EMPTIED.
The department's words
K13 Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
FOUND A DENTED CAN ON THE FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON THE SALE FLOOR. [CA] REMOVE DENTED CANS FOR RETURN OR DISCARD.
Food Code 3-101.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Reject it if you see
- Frozen food with big ice crystals, frozen liquid in the bottom, or water stains (thawed and refrozen)
- A time-temperature indicator showing it got too warm, even if the food looks fine
- Cans that are swollen, leaking, rusty, deeply dented at the seams, or missing labels
From Food Code 6-501.111
Approved sources only
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Receiving deliveries
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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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Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- Hot food below 135°F Read the free guide
- Food from an unapproved supplier Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food Read the free guide
- Garbage uncovered or not taken out Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Thermometer missing or reading wrong Read the free guide
- Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food Read the free guide
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Food in poor condition Read the free guide
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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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