At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
84/ 100 · 16 points taken off
8 problems found · Routine county inspection · Mar 6, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Ly's Kitchen 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 Ly's Kitchen?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Dish sink or dish machine not set up right K34How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K45How to fixFix it
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer K40How 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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Follow the steps for each item, with the rule beside it.
Next: Dish sink or dish machine not set up rightThe county found: “MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.”
First step: Set up
Then the next one: Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 4-301.12, Food Code 3-304.14, Food Code 2-304.11, Food Code 2-301.15.
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Set up
From Food Code 4-301.12
Logged
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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).
Every visit
LatestMar 6, 2026Routine inspection84 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 84 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Mar 6, 2026.
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.
Food Code 4-301.12
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Set up
- 1. Wash your hands at the hand sink (never at this sink).
- 2. Clean and sanitize all three sinks and both drainboards.
- 3. Sink 1 (WASH): detergent and water at 110°F or hotter.
From Food Code 4-301.12
Washing, step by step
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The three-compartment sink, step by step
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Are you Ly's Kitchen? Fix it
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND THE WALL BY THE BACK DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. [CA] CLEAN THE WALLS.
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
Are you Ly's Kitchen? Fix it
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
Food Code 3-304.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Keep the bucket strong
- Wet cloths sit in sanitizer between uses: chlorine 50–99 ppm, or quat at label strength.
- Test with the cloths in the bucket when you mix it and every 2 hours.
- Remake it at once if it tests low or has food or dirt in it. Never just add more sanitizer to a dirty bucket.
From Food Code 3-304.14
Keep cloths apart
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Wiping cloths and sanitizer buckets
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Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
FOUND A BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP THE RICE FROM THE WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.
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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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
FOUND AN EMPLOYEE'S SHAVED ICE CUP ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL FOOD SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. FOUND A CELL PHONE AND A BOTTLE OF MEDICINE ON THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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
Are you Ly's Kitchen? Fix it
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED UNDER THE SLICER. [CA] DO NOT USE NEWSPAPER UNDER THE SLICER. THE SURFACE UNDER ANY EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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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Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
FOUND THE AREA AROUND AND ON THE FAN COVERS WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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
Are you Ly's Kitchen? Fix it
Permits available
The department's words
K49 Permits available
FACILITY IS OPERATING WITH AN EXPIRED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMIT. [CA] PROVIDE PAYMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, 48 HR NOTICE PROVIDED.
EarlierNov 5, 2025Routine inspection89 out of 100 (Green placard)
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
FOUND A BOTTLE OF ADVIL AND A CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND SEVERAL BUTANE BOTTLES ON THE SHELVES IN THE BACK. [CA] BUTANE CANNOT BE USED TO HEAT UP PLATES. REMOVE THE BUTANE FROM THE PREMISES.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND THE WALL IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA WITH A HOLE AND GREASE ON THE WALL. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL AND CLEAN.
Eating or drinking in a food area
The department's words
K04 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
FOUND AN EMPLOYEE EATING SOUP IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. [CA] ENSURE THE EMPLOYEES EAT IN AN AREA AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
EarlierDec 30, 2024Routine inspection87 out of 100 (Green placard)
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
THERE IS NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FACILITY (ONLY TWO SEPARATE SINGLE SINKS) [CA] PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUAL DRAINBOARDS. SUBMIT PLANS TO THE PLAN CHECK DEPARTMENT.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND THE PAINT CHIPPING OFF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. [CA] REMOVE THE CHIPPING PAINT AND RE-PAINT TO RENDER THE SHELVES CLEANABLE.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
MISSING LOCKERS FOR THE EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS. [CA] PROVIDE LOCKERS AND FASTEN THEM TO THE WALL SECURELY. MISSING A JANITORIAL (MOP) SINK IN THE FACILITY. [CA] PROVIDE A JANITORIAL SINK. SUBMIT PLANS TO THE PLAN CHECK DEPARTMENT.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND A BROKEN TILE BY THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] REPAIR THE TILE.
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
FOUND A COUPLE OF TRAYS INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] DO NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS IN THE HAND WASH SINK.
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The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
FOUND CHICKEN BEING THAWED AT THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN STANDING WATER. [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 A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.
EarlierDec 17, 2024Risk Factor InspectionGreen placard
No notes were taken at this visit. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
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.
- Dish sink or dish machine not set up right Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer Read the free guide
- Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
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About this record
Opens the county's own page for this place.
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
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 84 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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