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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
85/ 100 · 15 points taken off
4 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Aug 28, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Golden Buddha got about the same as most.
Compared with 9,600 Santa Clara County food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Golden Buddha?
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- Marked critical: Hands not washed when needed K05How to fixFix it
- Pests seen inside: rodents K23How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K44How 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: Hands not washed when neededThe county found: “There was no soap supply on the kitchen's handwash station. [CA] Refill the wall-mounted soap dispenser immediately.…”
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When to wash
From Food Code 2-301.14
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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 (2 routine).
Fewer points taken off than last time (21 → 15). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestAug 28, 2026Routine inspection85 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 85 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Aug 28, 2026.
4 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K05 Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
There was no soap supply on the kitchen's handwash station. [CA] Refill the wall-mounted soap dispenser immediately. Until the wall-mounted soap dispenser is refilled/fixed, provide a pump-type soap dispenser. The facility manager provided a pump-type soap dispenser (COS). There was no paper towel supply on the front handwash sink. [CA] Refill the wall-mounted paper towel dispenser immediately. Until the wall-mounted paper towel dispenser is refilled, a roll-type paper supply may be used. The person in charge provided a roll-type paper towel (SA).
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 2-301.12
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
When to wash
- Before you start food work and before you put on gloves
- After the restroom (wash twice; see below)
- After touching your face, hair, nose or body
From Food Code 2-301.14
How to wash
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Handwashing
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Not critical (3)
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Drain and houseflies were observed in the preparation and some in the dishwasher areas [CA] Eliminate all insects and rodents from the facility by a legal method.
Food Code 6-501.111
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
What to do
- Any sign of mice, rats or roaches: act now. Protect or throw out affected food, clean the area, and call the pest control operator the same day.
- Flies or ants in food areas: act within 24 hours.
- Insects in food: throw that food out and check the stock around it.
From Food Code 6-501.112
What NOT to do
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Signs of pests and what to do
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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
There is no wet mop hanger by the janitorial sinks. [CA] Install a wet mop hanger by the janitorial sink. All wet mops must be hung on the wet mop hanger.
Food Code 6-101.11
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Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
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Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Multiple food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.
Food Code 3-305.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Where food may never be stored
- Keep food at least 6 inches off the floor.
- Never in restrooms, locker or dressing rooms, garbage rooms, or mechanical rooms (furnace, water heater, electrical).
- Never under stairs, or under sewer lines, leaking water lines or fire sprinkler lines.
From Food Code 3-305.11
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EarlierDec 30, 2025Routine inspection79 out of 100 (Green placard)
7 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
The handwash sink in the kitchen was turned off. [CA] Please keep the hand sink running for employees to wash hand whenever it is necessary. The PIC turned the water supply (COS).
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (6)
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
The white upright freezer stored back in the kitchen area is not NSF/ANSI approved or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. [CA] All equipment used in the facility must be NSF/ANSI approved or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. Many food products in plastic bags were stored on the upright freezer. [CA] Food products may only be stored in properly labeled food grade containers inside the facility. Gaskets of the walk-in cooler are worn out.. [CA] Replace the gaskets with a new one. Bowls were used to portion flour and rice from storage containers in the kitchen area. [CA] Please use scoops that have handles to portion food products.
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Repeated violation: Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage areas. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf or dunnage rack.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Heavy stain, food residue, and dirt buildup was observed on the shelves, wall and floors of the of the walk-in cooler [CA] Conduct a regular cleaning of the shelves, wall, and floor area of the walk-in cooler.
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Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Multiple open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.
EarlierJun 5, 2025Routine inspection78 out of 100 (Green placard)
7 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Boiled garlic on oil was stored at 110 oF on the preparation table. The chef said the garlic on oil was cooked an hour ago. [CA] All potentially hazardous foods like garlic in oil, cut melons, raw sprouts, cooked foods of plant origin, foods of animal origin, and any other food capable of supporting the rapid and progressive growth of infectious or toxigenic microorganisms or the slower growth of Clostridium botulinum shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. The owner time coded the garlic on oil to use it within the next three hours (SA)
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Not critical (6)
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Repeated violation: Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage areas. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf or dunnage rack.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
The white upright freezer stored behind the counter is not NSF/ANSI approved or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. [CA] All equipment used in the facility must be NSF/ANSI approved or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. Many food products in plastic bags were stored on the upright freezer. [CA] Food products may only be stored in properly labeled food grade containers inside the facility. Gaskets of the walk-in cooler are worn out.. [CA] Replace the gaskets with a new one. Bowls were used to portion flour and rice from storage containers in the kitchen area. [CA] Please use scoops that have handles to portion food products.
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area. [CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.
The department's words
K05 Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
An employee returning from break washed his hand for only 5 minutes and did not dry his hand after doing so. [CA] Employees must wash hand for at least 25 seconds with warm water and and soap, and dry after washing.
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
The handwash sink in the kitchen was turned off. [CA] Please keep the hand sink running for employees to wash hand whenever it is necessary.
EarlierNov 12, 2024Routine inspection87 out of 100 (Green placard)
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area. [CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Excessive food residue accumulation was observed on shelves of walk-in cooler. [CA] Conduct a thorough cleaning of the shelves immediately. Re-used cardboard (from shipping boxes) used to line shelves and the floor of the cookline. [CA] Do not use cardboards to line shelves or cover the floor area.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
There is not a food safety manager certified person in the facility. [CA] Someone from the facility must take a food safety certificate class within two months and keep copy of the certificate on file. Food Safety Manager certificate class may be taken on the following websites: 1. Premier Food Safety: https://www.premierfoodsafety.com/food-manager-certification/california\ 2. Learn 2 Serve: https://www.360training.com/learn2serve/food-safety-manager/California 3. Serve Safe Manager: https://www.servsafe.com/ServSafe-Manager
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage areas. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf or dunnage rack.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
The white upright freezer stored behind the counter is not NSF/ANSI approved or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. [CA] All equipment used in the facility must be NSF/ANSI approved or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. Many food products in plastic bags were stored on the upright freezer. [CA] Food products may only be stored in properly labeled food grade containers inside the facility. Gaskets of the walk-in cooler are worn out.. [CA] Replace the gaskets with a new one. Bowls were used to portion flour and rice from storage containers in the kitchen area. [CA] Please use scoops that have handles to portion food products.
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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
Couple of open cup employee drinks were stored on the preparation tables. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, employees may only drink with covered cup container and store their drink in designated areas.
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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- Hands not washed when needed Read the free guide
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- Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
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100 means the inspector found no problems. Santa Clara County takes points off for each problem. Big ones take off more.
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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 85 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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