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MADRAS CAFE

Unknown type · CA · source santa_clara_deh #PR0371369

Address

1177 W EL CAMINO REAL

SUNNYVALE CA 94087

Santa Clara County

Phone

+14087372323

First seen

Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

Inspections

1. Sep 22, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTIONScore 76Detected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

   Pass (green placard)

   • K44Conducive conditionsPremises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing — Kitchen back doors kept propped open. [CA] Back door to food prep area shall be kept closed to prevent harborage of vermin.
   • K01Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification — Lack of valid manager Food Safety Certificate and employee's food handler cards. [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. 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.
   • K07CriticalProper hot and cold holding temperatures — Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) measured between 51F and 69F, held for more than 4h : - On prep surface in ice bath: Coconut sauce, cilantro sauce, tomatoes sauce, yogurt rice , raita (onion tomato mixed with yogurt), pickles, lentil sauce, tamarind rice, lemon rice, tomato rice [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PHFs were VC&D by employees.
   • K14Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized — Mold-like substance buildup in the interior panel of the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize more frequently. Chlorine in the 3-comp sink measured at 50ppm during active warewashing. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds.
   • K27Food separated and protected — Jalapeño peppers left outside the kitchen to air dry after washing. [CA] Food preparation shall only occur in approved areas.
   • K33Nonfood contact surfaces clean — Accumulation of food debris on the floor and on cooking equipment. Dust buildup on walk-in fan guards. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
   • K36Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use — Bowls without handles used to scoop food. [CA] Use scoop with handles and ensure the handles don't get into contact with the food to prevent contamination. Ice scoop stored in ice machine with the handle in direct contact with the ice. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice. Cloth towels used to cover idly. [CA] Discontinue the use of cloth towels in direct with food, used approved, single use materials.
   • K40Wiping cloths: properly used, stored — Wet soiled wiping cloths left on counter not in a sanitizer solution. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).