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Santa Clara County, CA

Joyful Cafe

1756 N Milpitas Bl

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Joyful Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on May 28, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from May 28, 2026 to May 28, 2026.
Has Joyful Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 28, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

May 28, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

Duck in drying rack was measured at 59 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] Duck to be cooked at 12:00 PM.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s Notes

Cup used as a scoop in the salt bin. [Corrective Action] Use a scoop with a handle.

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 K19Food temperature

Official Wording

Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

Inspector’s Notes

Lack of consumer advisory for Blanched Liver. [Corrective Action] Provide consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods and denote with a symbol such as asterisk .

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K27Other

Official Wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s Notes

Observed raw meat juice dripping onto containers of tofu. [Corrective Action] Re-locate tofu to prevent raw meat juice dripping onto containers. Use a baking tray to contain drippings.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s Notes

Handwash sink at cookline was observed partially blocked by large pots. [Corrective Action] Ensure handwash sink is easily accessible at all times.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

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