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THE HALAL GUYS - SANTA CLARA

Unknown type · CA · source santa_clara_deh #PR0439412

Address

2526 AUGUSTINE DR

SANTA CLARA CA 95054

Santa Clara County

Phone

+14086603100

First seen

Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

Inspections

1. Sep 21, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTIONScore 82Detected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

   Pass (green placard)

   • K23RoachesNo rodents, insects, birds, or animals — 1 dead cockroach observed in trash enclosure area. Trash enclosure are is located down the hall from facility and in separate room.
   • K07CriticalProper hot and cold holding temperatures — Major Violation -Chopped tomatoes measured 51F in the top of the prep cooler by the cookline. Chopped tomatoes stored in the bottom of this prep cooler measured 46F. Per operator the tomatoes were cut 6 hours ago at the earliest. [CA] Keep all potentially hazardous foods below 41F or above 135F. [COS] Operator VC&D the tomatoes. Falafel measured 125F in the fry basket at the deep fry station. Per operator, falafels are fried and kept 15 minutes after they are cooked and then discarded if not served before then. Per operator falafel is about to be discarded was cooked about 15 minutes prior. [CA] Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are held above 135F for hot holdiong. If using time as a public health control (TPHC), establish a labeling system or use timers to keep track of the safe service time for potentially hazardous foods. For using time as a public health control, food must be served or discarded after four hours have passed from the time they are cooked or removed from temperature control. If using TPHC, submit SOPs to this agency for review and keep a copy in the food facility for staff to follow. [COS] Falafel was VC&D
   • K14Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized — Sanitizer solution in three compartment sink measured to be 100PPM [CA] All food contact surfaces must be fully submerged in a sanitizer solution of 200PPM for at least one minute if using quat. If using chlorine, fully submerge in a solution of 100PPM for at least 30 seconds.
   • K36Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use — Pressurized canisters between freezer and shelf in back of kitchen are not securely fastened. [CA] Keep all pressurized canisters chained securely to a fixed, rigid surface.
   • K40Wiping cloths: properly used, stored — Soiled wiiping cloths observed on the countertop. [CA] Store wash cloths in sanitizer solution of at least 200PPM when not in use.