Santa Clara County, CA

Hello Kitty Grand Cafe

2588 Stevens Creek Bl # 2500

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

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When was Hello Kitty Grand Cafe 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: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Jul 28, 2025 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Hello Kitty Grand Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 28, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed ice machine drain pipe in without an 1" air gap. [CA] Food preparation sink shall discharge liquid waste by means of indirect waste pipes into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor equipped with a minimum 1" air gap.

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

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Major: Active used dishwasher measured 0ppm of chlorine. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [SA]3 compartment sink was set-up and will be used until dishwasher is fixed. Dishes were placed back in dirty bin for rewashing and sanitizing. Minor: Observed wet staking of dishes. [CA] Equipment and utensils must be air dried or properly stored to facilitate drying after sanitizing.

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, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Observed black mold-like build up on inside panel of ice machine. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize ice machine on a regular basis.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Permits available

Inspector’s Notes

Dairy license expired 12/2025. [CA] Provide current dairy license.

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, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 28, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K05Handwashing

Official Wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s Notes

Employee washed hands with soap for 5 seconds [CA] All food employees shall thoroughly wash their hands and that portion of their arms exposed to direct food contact with soap and vigorously rub hands together to lather up for at least 10 to 15 seconds. They shall rinse hands with warm water followed by drying with paper towels. Employees shall pay attention to the areas underneath the fingernails and between the fingers when washing hands. – Corrected

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

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

Lack quat sanitizer test strip [CA] {rovide quat sanitizer tesand check levels daily t strip

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

Dishwasher sanitizer is 0 ppm [CA] Maintain sanitizer level at 50 ppm chlorine residual - Service company arrived during the inspection, serviced the dishwasher, and obtained 50 ppm chlorine residual.

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, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source