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HEY CHICKEN SAN JOSE

Unknown type · CA · source santa_clara_deh #PR0365158

Address

670 RIVER OAKS PY # E/F

SAN JOSE CA 95134

Santa Clara County

Phone

+14087702159

First seen

Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

Inspections

1. Sep 16, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTIONScore 80Detected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

   Pass (green placard)

   • K23RoachesNo rodents, insects, birds, or animals — Roach droppings observed on the ceiling around the vents in the back kitchen area. [CA] Maintain facility free of vermin.
   • K05Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly — Employee handled trash bin and proceeded to handle a cup of sauce. Employee observed handling his phone and then handling refrigerator door handles. [CA] Ensure hands are washed after touching potentially contaminated surfaces.
   • K14CriticalFood contact surfaces clean, sanitized — Two scoops used to scoops french fried and fried chicken were observed to be maintained out in ambient temperature. Per PIC, scoops were initially used to handle chicken and fried 6.5 hours ago. [CA] Ensure that all food contact surfaces are being sanitized every 4 hours. Minor Violations - Black mold-like substance has accumulated on crevices in the cutting board. Black mold-like substance has accumulated in the ice machine. [CA] Keep all food contact surfaces clean.
   • K26Approved thawing methods used; frozen food — Observed raw frozen chicken in boxes thawing on the floor near the 3 compartment sink. Per PIC, chicken was placed out around 2-3 hours prior frozen. [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.
   • K41Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices — Prep sink does not have an air gap of at least 1 inch into the floor sink. [CA] Ensure that the air gap at the prep sink is at least 1 inch or twice the diameter of the pipe. Observed a hose connected to the faucet of the prep sink. [CA] Remove unapproved plumbing modification.
   • K48Plan review — Facility has added a chinese-brand meat marinater and a chinese-brand plastic heat sealer that is used to seal chicken (without extracting air). [CA] Submit plans for the installation/addition of new equipment to DEH Plan Check at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org