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KONG TOFU & BBQ

Unknown type · CA · source santa_clara_deh #PR0379657

Address
19626 STEVENS CREEK BL
CUPERTINO CA 95014
Santa Clara County
Phone
+14088630234
First seen
Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

Inspections

  1. Sep 15, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTIONClosedDetected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

    Closed (red placard)

    • K23RoachesCriticalNo rodents, insects, birds, or animals — 1. Observed cockroach activity documented in the following areas: - Observed two live and three dead cockroaches in a sticky trap maintained on the floor underneath storage racks at the entrance to the dry storage room. In the same area, observed a singular dead cockroach in another sticky trap - In the left-side electrical box at the entrance to the kitchen, observed a singular live nymph cockroach - Observed accumulation of cockroach droppings on and around the ceiling vent in the dry storage room and the ceiling vents throughout the main kitchen area Per the PIC, facility has been vacant for the last three weeks. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: S. Lew 4. Notification: The people in charge during inspection, Yu Jin and Tim, 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.
    • K33Conducive conditionsNonfood contact surfaces clean — Observed encrusted food debris on the sides and underneath cooking equipment throughout the cook-line. Observed food staining on prep tables and shelving throughout the facility. [CA] Nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean to prevent the attraction of vermin.
    • K41Conducive conditionsPlumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices — Observed leaking plumbing at multiple sinks. [CA] Repair plumbing to prevent the attraction of vermin.
    • K45Conducive conditionsFloor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean — Observed cracks, crevices, and holes throughout the walls and ceilings of facility. Observed crevices at the join underneath wall-mounted shelving and walls. [CA] Ensure all cracks, crevices, holes, and structural deficiencies are repaired to prevent the harborage of vermin.
    • K06Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible — Hand wash sink at the cook-line lacked soap in wall-mounted dispenser. *Note: Properly stocked, available hand sink was located nearby [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.
    • K13Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated — Observed large amounts of white, fuzzy, mold-like growth in an insert of food maintained in the prep cooler at the front service area. Per staff, the old owner shut off the refrigeration 3 weeks prior, and the food had been maintained in the unit since. Staff stated that they did not plan to serve any of the old food, and will all be discarded prior to opening. [CA] Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. [COS] Container of food with mold-like growth was discarded.
    • K14Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized — Chlorine sanitizer measured 0 ppm in the mechanical dishwasher while not in use. Observed no bottle of chlorine sanitizer connected to the feed-line for the machine. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.
    • K21Hot and cold water available — Prep sink is incapable of dispensing hot water. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
    • K39Thermometers provided, accurate — All refrigeration units lack internal thermometers. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.
    • K48Plan review — Facility has added an ice machine. Observed drain line for the ice machine extending into the basin of the hand sink at the front service area. [CA] Submit plans for the addition of new equipment to DEH Plan Check at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org *Note: PIC inquired regarding the addition of new equipment. Informed PIC of plan check requirements
  2. Aug 11, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTIONScore 89Detected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

    Pass (green placard)

    • K23RoachesNo rodents, insects, birds, or animals — Observed dead cockroach in kitchen on the insect sticky board trap. Observed gnats in the back storage area. [CA] Discard traps and replace with new. Take effective measures to eliminate gnats and roaches from inside the facility and protect food from contamination.
    • K29Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used — Observed spray bottle of cleaner with no label. [CA] Each spray bottle must have contents on it.
    • K34Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips — The chlorine in the dish machine tested at 0ppm. [CA] This must be at 50 ppm chlorine. Sanitize in the dish sink as shown at 100ppm chlorine.
    • K35Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity — The stove and cooking equipment has encrusted grease throughout and needs cleaning. [CA] Thoroughly clean the cookline.
    • K36Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use — The bulk food bins have plastic cups as scoops inside. [CA] Remove them and use scoops with handles and store with the handle not touching the food.