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Okayama Restaurant

Other food place · San Jose, CA

3 inspections

At a glance

CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

6 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Aug 7, 2026

Is that a lot?

Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Okayama Restaurant 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 Okayama Restaurant?

It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.

  1. Marked critical: Hot food below 135°F K07How to fixFix it
  2. Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food K27How to fixFix it
  3. Equipment in poor repair K35How to fixFix it

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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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  3. Show what you did

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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-302.11, Food Code 6-301.11, Food Code 7-201.11, Food Code 3-501.19.

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Inspections

From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 3 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026

The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).

Points taken off at each routine inspection
Mar 7, 2025: 23Sep 9, 2025: 18Aug 7, 2026: 1823181820252026

Every visit

  1. LatestAug 7, 2026Routine inspection82 out of 100 (Green placard)

    This one: 82 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Aug 7, 2026.

    6 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health

      Hot food below 135°F

      The department's words

      K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

      Eel held at sushi line preparation table measured >41F,<135F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Per PIC eel is used or discarded in 4 hours. PHF placed on TPHC from last known preparation time.

      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)

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Hot and cold holding

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      Fix and log it now

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    Not critical (5)

    • Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food

      The department's words

      K27 Food separated and protected

      Raw food of animal origin stored above ready to eat food in preparation refrigerator. [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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      Fix and log it now

      Are you Okayama Restaurant? Fix it

    • Equipment in poor repair

      The department's words

      K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

      Cardboard used to line shelves.[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. Re-use of food containers for storage found at cookline[CA] Food containers intended for single use shall not be reused.

      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

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Okayama Restaurant? Fix it

    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning

      The department's words

      K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean

      Food debris and grime found on shelving throughout facility. [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

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Okayama Restaurant? Fix it

    • Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning

      The department's words

      K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

      Main restroom is currently under construction. Facility observed using 2 portable toilets behind facility. [CA] Restrooms shall be provided and conveniently located and accessible for use by employees during all hours of operation. (SA) Facility is using available restrooms on 2nd floor temporarily.

      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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      Fix and log it now

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    • Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food

      The department's words

      K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

      Home type type pest control spray found stored in rear storage room. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.

      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

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Okayama Restaurant? Fix it

  2. EarlierSep 9, 2025Routine inspection82 out of 100 (Green placard)

    6 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health

      Time as a control not marked or logged

      The department's words

      K08 Time as a public health control; procedures & records

      Eel is subject to TPHC, but is not time marked for discard at 4 hrs. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    Not critical (5)

    • Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning

      The department's words

      K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

      Toilet paper found stored outside of the dispenser.[CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.

    • Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer

      The department's words

      K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

      Wet/used wiping cloths found stored on preparation tables. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

    • Food on the floor or under drips

      The department's words

      K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified

      Bulk food containers in rear storage room lack lids. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

    • Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food

      The department's words

      K27 Food separated and protected

      Raw food of animal origin stored above ready to eat food. [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.

    • Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair

      The department's words

      K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

      Floor and shelving in facility show signs of deterioration. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Maintain shelves in good condition (smooth and cleanable).

  3. EarlierMar 7, 2025Routine inspection77 out of 100 (Green placard)

    8 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health

      Time as a control not marked or logged

      The department's words

      K08 Time as a public health control; procedures & records

      Sushi rice is subject to TPHC, but is not time marked for discard at 4 hrs. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    Not critical (7)

    • Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer

      The department's words

      K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

      Wet/soiled wiping cloth found on food preparation table. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

    • Food on the floor or under drips

      The department's words

      K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified

      Open bulk containers of food found in dry storage room. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

    • Hood filters need cleaning

      The department's words

      K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

      Exhaust filters are not fitted in place [CA] Filters shall be fitted in the mechanical exhaust ventilation over cooking equipment, provide spacer or correct sized filters.

    • Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair

      The department's words

      K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

      Shelving shows signs of deterioration. [CA] Repair the shelf with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface. Grease and food buildup under equipment in kitchen. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris. Floor shows signs of deterioration. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

    • Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning

      The department's words

      K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

      Toilet paper stored outside of dispensers. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.

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    • Food thawed the wrong way

      The department's words

      K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

      Frozen beef found thawing at ambient temperature.[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.

    • Hand sink not ready to use

      The department's words

      K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

      Bowl placed in hand wash sink in sushi prep. Cold water at hand wash sink at the end of sushi prep is turned off. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Restore cold water (for adjusting temperature) at hand wash sink.

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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    Free, step-by-step guides for each item.

    • Hot food below 135°F Read the free guide
    • Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food Read the free guide
    • 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
    • Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning Read the free guide
    • Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food Read the free guide

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About this record

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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
Routine inspection
Result
82 out of 100 (Green placard)
Source
County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health

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Questions about Okayama Restaurant

When was Okayama Restaurant last inspected?

The county last inspected Okayama Restaurant on Aug 7, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Okayama Restaurant?

The county listed 6 violations on Aug 7, 2026: Hot food below 135°F; Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food; and Equipment in poor repair, and 3 more.

What does a critical item mean?

Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. On Aug 7, 2026, the county marked 1 as critical.