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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
87/ 100 · 13 points taken off
5 problems found · Routine county inspection · May 8, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. L & L Hawaiian Bbq 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 L & L Hawaiian Bbq?
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- No person in charge on duty K01How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K44How to fixFix it
- Pests seen inside: fruit flies K23How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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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 once in the last 12 months (1 routine).
Fewer points taken off than last time (17 → 13). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestMay 8, 2026Routine inspection87 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 87 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected May 8, 2026.
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
FSC is not available for review at time of inspection.[CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
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 clothing found stored with bagged dry food. [CA] Employee's personal effects (cell phone, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage.
Food Code 6-101.11
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Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
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Pests seen inside: fruit flies
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Live drain flies found near water heater. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Employee observed washing dishes using approved steps in the wrong order. [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).
Food Code 4-602.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Clean first, then sanitize
- 1. Scrape off food.
- 2. Wash with detergent and warm water.
- 3. Rinse off the soap (soap weakens sanitizer).
From Food Code 4-603.16
When to clean food-contact surfaces
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The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Raw chicken found thawing at ambient temperature at food preparation sink. [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. [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.
Food Code 3-501.13
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4 safe ways
- 1. In the fridge (best): on the bottom shelf in a pan, at 41°F or below. Plan about 1 day per 4–5 pounds.
- 2. Under cold running water: fully covered by water that is 70°F or colder, in a clean sink. Cook right away.
- 3. In the microwave: then cook right away.
- 4. As part of cooking: cook straight from frozen. Allow about 50% more time and probe to the usual temperature.
From Food Code 3-501.13
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EarlierOct 16, 2025Routine inspection83 out of 100 (Green placard)
5 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
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 skips sanitization as the final step in warewashing. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds.
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Not critical (4)
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 freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Bowls used as scoops in preparation refrigerator. [CA] Use scoops with handles and store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Frozen chicken found thawing in still water at food preparation sink. [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.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food handler cards are not available for all working employees. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
EarlierMay 9, 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.
EarlierMay 8, 2025Routine inspection68 out of 100 (Red placard)
10 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
Various PHF stacked in front preparation refrigerator measured >41F,<135F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PHF held for less than <2hrs was moved to lower portion of refrigerator for rapid cooling.
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Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
5 live cockroaches of different generations including adult w/eggsack found behind equipment at rear cook line. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved.
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Not critical (8)
The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Frozen chicken found thawing in standing water at food preparation sink. [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.
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Container food stored in vicinity of hand wash sink in front service area. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Cardboard used to line shelves in front service area.[CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Toilet paper held outside of the dispenser in restroom. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
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 cell phone found on food preparation table. [CA] Employee's personal effects (cell phone, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage.
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Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Large Co2 in rear storage room is not secured to a rigid structure.[CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.
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 walk-in freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Lack of test strips for measuring sanitizer concentration at 3 compartment sink. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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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- Pests seen inside: fruit flies Read the free guide
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right Read the free guide
- Food thawed the wrong way 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.
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
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 87 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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