At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
92/ 100 · 8 points taken off
4 problems found · Routine county inspection · Feb 6, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Sizzling Lunch 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 Sizzling Lunch?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Signs posted; last inspection report available K47How to fixFix it
- Thermometer missing or reading wrong K39How to fixFix it
- Permits available K49How 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: Signs posted; last inspection report availableThe county found: “The health permit issued by this department was not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be…”
Then the next one: Thermometer missing or reading wrong
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 4-301.12, Food Code 4-603.16, Food Code 7-201.11, Food Code 3-305.11.
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Ice-water method
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 2 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 (20 → 8). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestFeb 6, 2026Routine inspection92 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 92 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Feb 6, 2026.
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
Signs posted; last inspection report available
The department's words
K47 Signs posted; last inspection report available
The health permit issued by this department was not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
Lack probe thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
Food Code 4-203.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Ice-water method
- 1. Fill a large glass with crushed ice, then add cold water to the top. Stir.
- 2. Put the probe in the center, not touching the sides or bottom. A dial thermometer goes at least 2 inches deep, past the dimple.
- 3. Wait 30 seconds, or until the reading stops moving.
- 4. It should read 32°F. If not, adjust it (dial: turn the nut under the head with a wrench; digital: press reset per the maker). Replace it if it can't be adjusted.
Using and cleaning it
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Thermometers and calibration
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Permits available
The department's words
K49 Permits available
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $1,435.00. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Lack sanitizer test strips. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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 Sizzling Lunch? Fix it
EarlierAug 12, 2025Routine inspection80 out of 100 (Green placard)
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Observed pink mold like substance on top white panel inside the dish machine, it is not contaminating ice at the time. [CA] Clean and sanitize the ice machine. Maintain ice machine in good condition.
Cooked food not cooled in time
The department's words
K09 Proper cooling methods
Measured corn cooling in two large covered containers at 77-80F in walk in cooler. Per PIC, corn was boiled less than 1 hour ago. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling. Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids.
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observed professional use insecticide stored on a rack above food in small storage room. [CA] Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens.
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Multiple soy sauce containers stored on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
Plan review
The department's words
K48 Plan review
*Repeat violation Observed AutoChlor dish machine installed in the facility without prior approval. Dish machine was used to wash dishes. Observed new ADVANCE meat cutting machine installed without approval. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at [phone] or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Discontinue using the dish machine and remove it from the premises OR submit plan to get approval for use. If plans are not submitted by 8/20 and facility is continuing to use the dish machine, further enforcement actions may be taken. Contact district specialist at [email] to provide proof of plan check submission.
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Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Observed cutting board stored on floor in warewash room. [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.
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Observed small utensils stored in hand wash sink next to cookline. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] PIC removed the items from the sink.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Lack of food manager certificate in the facility. Expired or missing food handler cards for employees in the facility. [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. [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.
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.
- Thermometer missing or reading wrong Read the free guide
- Dish sink or dish machine not set up right Read the free guide
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When regulars speak up kindly and kitchens fix things, the whole neighborhood eats well. Now you know what the inspector found, and what you can do about it.
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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
- 92 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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