Santa Clara County, CA

Chez Christina Restaurant

1339 Jacklin Rd

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Chez Christina Restaurant last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Nov 5, 2024 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Chez Christina Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 5, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Observed grime accumulation inside the ice machine. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside the ice machine.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

Prep sink used as pre-wash utensils before loading into the dishwasher machine. [Corrective Action] The food prep sink is to be used for food prep. Use the 3 compartment warewash sink for warewashing.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a 2 burner stove outside of the exhaust hood area. [Corrective Action] Ensure cooking equipments have at least 6 inches exhaust hood overhang.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s Notes

Home style fridge and freezer observed used at the facility. [Corrective Action] A commercial facility shall use commercial equipments.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 14, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s Notes

Lack of soap and paper towels at handwash sink in the kitchen and service area. [Corrective Action] Provide soap and paper towels. Install soap and paper towel dispenser if there is none.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

Water leak at the supply line at the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s Notes

1. Handwash sink in the kitchen is loose. [Corrective Action] Secure the handwash sink so that it is not loose. 2. Rubber seal/gasket on the door of the right side 2 door upright cooler observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber seal/gasket. 3. Handwash sink and instant hot water installed at the service area without Plan Check Program approval. [Corrective Action] Obtain Plan Check Program approval before install equipments. Submit plans within 30 days to this department. 4. Observed home style freezer units in the facility. [Corrective Action] A commercial facility shall use commercial equipments.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 27, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Grime accumulation on the fan guards of the 2 door upright coolers. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s Notes

1. Observed the yellow and blue cutting boards with deep scores and accumulation of grime. [Corrective Action] Repair, replace or remove cutting boards from the facility. [Corrected on Site] Chef discarded the cutting boards. 2. Observed damaged rubber seal on the right door of the 2 door upright cooler. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber seal.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 26, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s Notes

Rubber seal on the door of the 2 door upright cooler observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber seal.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy grease accumulation on the floor under the cooking equipments and single door prep cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy grease accumulation on the sides of the deep fryer and the single door prep cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 4, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy dust accumulation observed on the exhaust vent in both restrooms. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s Notes

1. Old food debris observed on the floor between the freezers. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Cobb webs observed on the ceiling in the restrooms. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Observed grime inside of the ice machine. Grime not in direct contact with the ice. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside of the ice machine.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 5, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy dust accumulation on the fan guard in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

Water leak observed at the drain pipe at the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s Notes

1. Old grime and food residue on the floor under the 2 compartment sink, the 3 compartment sink, and the cookline. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Observed paint peeling from the ceiling panel above the handwash sink in the kitchen.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K23Pests

Official Wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s Notes

Mouse droppings observed on the floor behind the home style refrigerator/freezer. [Corrective Action] Clean and sanitize areas of old droppings.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Permits available

Inspector’s Notes

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ 1,925.00. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) 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.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source