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BALAJI MESS (AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE)

Unknown type · CA · source santa_clara_deh #PR0306302

Address
4300 GREAT AMERICA PY # 156
SANTA CLARA CA 95054
Santa Clara County
Phone
+140883900438
First seen
Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

Inspections

  1. Sep 24, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONClosedDetected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

    Closed (red placard)

    • K49Permits available — A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid health permit. CEASE AND DESIST ALL ACTIVITIES. Facility has changed names and menu and installed a unapproved new water heater. Per operator on 09/21/2026 facility is owned by the same owners . A permit shall be issued by this department when investigation has determined that the proposed facility and its method of operation meets the specifications of the approved plans or conforms to the requirements set forth by this department. To reopen facility must: 1) Submit the business license of the current owner and pay delinquent annual permit fee. OR Submit a new permit application and facility evaluation request form and go through change of ownership permitting process. AND 2)Obtain approval for water heater from this Agency's plan check department. Plan check consultation hours are Monday thru Friday 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above. Go to https://www.sccgov.org/sites/cpd/programs/pcp/Pages/home.aspx for more information.
  2. Sep 24, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONDetected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

    Pass (green placard)

  3. Sep 21, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTIONScore 53Detected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

    Conditional pass (yellow placard)

    • K23FliesNo rodents, insects, birds, or animals — Observed several flies in the rear kitchen prep area. [CA] Keep facility clear of pests and vermin.
    • K01Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification — Employee food handler cards unavailable for review. [CA] Ensure food handler cards are available upon request.
    • K05CriticalHands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly — Employee observed washing hands with glove on and for 5 seconds total with no soap. [CA] When washing hands, remove gloves and do not reuse. After washing hands, you may place new gloves on. Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least 15 seconds. [COS] Employee discarded the glove and rewashed hands with soap for 15 seconds.
    • K06CriticalAdequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible — 1. No soap available at either of the handwash sinks in the kitchen. [CA] Ensure all handwash sinks are stocked with soap for employees to use at all times. [SA] Dish soap is used in place at handwash sink in front kitchen until soap dispensers can be refilled. 2. Handsink in the rear was obstructed. [CA] Keep all handwash sinks free and clear of obstruction so that they are accessible at all times. [SA] The handsink in the front kitchen is to be used until obstruction is cleared.
    • K08CriticalTime as a public health control; procedures & records — Cooked rice, fried squash, curry all were on counter top at room temperature. Per PIC, these foods were prepared at 10:30am, finished at 11am and will be discarded at 3pm. [CA] For all foods that are using time as a public health control (TPHC), ensure that there are proper labels indicating when the food was placed out, or when the food needs to be discarded. For TPHC, all foods need to be served or discarded after four hours from the time they are cooked or removed from temperature control. Submit SOPs to this agency for approval and maintain a copy on site. [COS] PIC labeled food with discard time
    • K21Hot and cold water available — Water temperature at the three compartment sink measured 105F. [CA] Water temperature at the three compartment sink shall be at least 120F.
    • K27Food separated and protected — Boxes of dry foods and spices being stored on the floor in the rear kitchen prep area. [CA] Store all foods intended for consumer consumption at least 6 inches above the ground to prevent contamination. Open bulk foods do not have lids or coverage in dry storage area. Peanuts observed under the grill with no coverage. [CA] Cover all foods to protect them from contamination when not in use.
    • K35Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity — 1. Dry food stored in plastic domestic home storage shelving unit. Dry food was stored directly in drawers. [CA] Use food grade containers to store all food intended for consumers. 2. Single use containers and bowls observed to be used as scoops in dried foods. [CA] Use scoops with handles to serve food and store such that handles do not come into contact with the food. 3. Shelves in the kitchen observed to have unsealed wood on the side. [CA] Seal wooden surfaces or replace with an approved surface.
    • K38Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use — Not all the cooking equipment used in kitchen is being properly ventilated. [CA] All cooking equipment shall be used under a hood to ensure proper ventilation.
    • K44Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing — Unused warmer stored on the side of kitchen. [CA] Remove the warmer not being used. Keep facility clear of clutter and unused equipment
    • K45Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean — Flooring that runs from dining room past the cooling units is an unapproved surface. [CA] Replace flooring to approved surface. All flooring must be durable, smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Floors observed to be missing cove basing at junction with wall in hall and in bathroom. [CA] The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.
    • K48Plan review — Inspector observed new water heater and cooking equipment in facility. - Two, two burner range stove tops - Tankless hot water heater Structural review from August 2025 did not have burger listed and facility had a tank type water heater [CA] Submit all new equipment to this agency for approval prior to addition to facility. Facility shall submit plan check for new water heater and burners to this Agency by 09/25/2026. Failure to submit may lead to further enforcement action.
    • K49Permits available — Facility is operating without valid permit. Permit expired 08/31/2026. Owner stated in phone call he is the same LLC as prior and came in spring 2026. Provide documentation and proof of current ownership. If new owner facility submit application for new owner and go through facility evaluation. --48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is$1,721.25. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. If facility has new owners, owner shall submit application for new ownership and facility evaluation or by 09/23/2026 and pay the invoice or further enforcement action shall occur. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days by 9/23/2026) 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.