At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
76/ 100 · 24 points taken off
9 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Sep 3, 2026
At the routine inspection on Sep 3, 2026. The latest visit, on Sep 4, 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. Golden Harvest Catering 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 Golden Harvest Catering?
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: Pests seen inside: rats K23How to fixFix it
- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food K27How to fixFix it
- No backflow test on file K41How 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.
Visit them directly at deh.santaclaracounty.gov (opens the department's site) · How we review
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Next: Pests seen inside: ratsThe county found: “1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Observed rat attached to glue board trap under lockers in…”
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 6-501.112, Food Code 3-302.11, Food Code 6-301.11, Food Code 3-305.11.
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From Food Code 6-501.112
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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 3 times in the last 12 months (2 routine, 1 follow-up).
Nice work, Golden Harvest Catering. At the follow-up one day later, the county listed no items still open.
You cleared the re-check in one day. We're proud of you.
Every visit
LatestSep 4, 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 4, 2026. A follow-up visit re-checks earlier items. The last routine inspection was Sep 3, 2026: 76 out of 100 (Red placard).
EarlierSep 3, 2026Routine inspection76 out of 100 (Red placard)
9 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Observed rat attached to glue board trap under lockers in employee restroom and rodent droppings on top of single-use knives in dry storage area. Reviewed most recent pest control report. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: [name]. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, [name], has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
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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Not critical (8)
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Observed salmon above ready to eat food and raw chicken above tofu in walk-in cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
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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No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
At time of inspection, handwash sink faucet was spraying/misting water due to blocked faucet screen. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. [COS] PIC removed and cleaned faucet screen. Observed indirect drain pipe with end below rim of floor sink so that there is less than a 1-inch air gap. [CA] Food preparation sink shall discharge liquid waste by means of indirect waste pipes into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor equipped with a minimum 1" air gap.
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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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Observed food residue build up on floor beneath and around cooking equipment as well as cracked floor tiles by the walk-in freezer. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
Food Code 6-101.11
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In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observed employee restroom door propped open during inspection. [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
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
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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Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Observed grease interceptor being cleaned and serviced while pots were on stove, hotel food pans were uncovered on table next to grease interceptor, and other equipment/ utensils were exposed. [CA] All cleaned utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least six inches above the floor. Observed empty rolling rack for food stored in employee restroom. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner. Remove rolling racks from restroom.
Food Code 4-901.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Utensils and dishes stored clean and dry
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
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Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Observed the following: 1. Food residue and grime on exterior of food bins in the dry storage area and spice containers in the kitchen by the cookline and above prep sink. 2. Pieces of insulation and dust in the vent covers above food prep areas in the kitchen. 3. Build up of oil and dust inside ventilation hood above cookline. 4. Aluminum foil covering shelves and equipment in kitchen. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Food Code 4-602.13
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Shelves, handles and outsides of equipment clean
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
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Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Observed gas cooking appliance more than 6-inches outside of ventilation hood. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.
Food Code 6-501.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
Hood filters clean
In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
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Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Observed container of white crystalline substance, identified as sugar by PIC, in a bin without a label identifying contents. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable. Observed trays of bacon stored on floor in walk-in freezer and whole watermelons stored directly on floor in walk-in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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
Top to bottom
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Fridge and freezer storage order
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EarlierNov 5, 2025Routine inspection94 out of 100 (Green placard)
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Wet/soiled mop stored in mop bucket behind facility. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Use available janitorial sink for cleaning.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Some buildup found on the floor in the dry storage room. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Food in containers stored directly on the floor of the walk-in freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
EarlierApr 7, 2025Routine inspection92 out of 100 (Green placard)
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Boxed food stored directly on the floor of the walk-in refrigerator and freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Hand wash sink obstructed by stored items at time of inspection. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Aluminum trays are stacked with clean equipment and do not appear to be clean to sight and touch. [CA] Equipment and utensils must be air dried or properly stored to facilitate drying after sanitizing.
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)
What you can do
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Learn how these get fixed
Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- Pests seen inside: rats Read the free guide
- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food Read the free guide
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning Read the free guide
- Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Hood filters need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
- Food on the floor or under drips 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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