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Santa Clara County, CA

Nobu Hotel

180 Hamilton Av

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Nobu Hotel last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 9 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 Apr 1, 2025 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Nobu Hotel ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 1, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

Employee restroom had no toilet paper provided in dispenser. [CA] Toilet paper shall be provided in a installed dispenser at each toilet facility.

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

Observed missing ceiling panel inside the employee locker room. [CA] Install/repair missing ceiling panel.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

1. Cooked salmon measured at 117F in the reach in hot holding unit. Per PIC salmon was made 30 minutes prior. Reach in hot holding unit temperature was set to 130F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 135°F or above. [COS] Salmon was reheated back to 165F and reach in hot holding unit temperature was set to 140F. 2. Honey dew foam measured at temperature of 57F in the bar reach in cooler. Labeling states honey dew foam was made October 2 and October 4 for the two bottles. [CA] PHFs shall be maintained at 41F or below. [COS] Voluntarily Condemned and Discarded.

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 K06Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s Notes

Bulk cardboard boxes was blocked handwashing sink at the prep room. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and 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
minorCode K30Other

Official Wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s Notes

1. Observed unlabeled white powder inside food bulk container in the bakery room. [CA] All bulk food container shall be properly labeled with the common name. 2. Observed unlabeled brown ingredients container on the ground of kitchen line floor. [CA] All bulk food containers shall be properly labeled with the common name and be stored 6 inches off the ground. 3. Observed plastic and stainless steel metal food containers below sewage pipe line in the locker room. [CA] Storage of food containers shall be maintained in a storage area that are clean and dry to prevent contamination (sewer line).

In Plain English

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

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s Notes

The hand wash sink/ Eye washing station has no warm water available. [CA] Hand wash sink shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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 K44Pests

Official Wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s Notes

1. Side door was left open with no active activity observed. [CA] Keep doors closed to prevent vermin entrance. 2. Mops in prep room area was not hanging properly. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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 K27Other

Official Wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s Notes

Raw shrimp stored on top of packaged tortillas in walk-in cooler. [CA] All raw meats shall be stored below ready to eat foods for no further cross-contamination.

In Plain English

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

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minorCode K29Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s Notes

Toxic bottles unlabeled in employee restroom. Per PIC, unlabeled toxic substances are stored in the employee restroom for the night cleaners' cleaning. [CA] Chemicals shall be properly labeled with common name.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K09Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s Notes

Measured miso soup at 63 F to 85 F within deep containers stored within the walk in refrigerator. Cook stated that the soup began cooling at 11am or prior. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [COS] Soup voluntarily condemned and discarded.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Measured the ambient temperature of the bar 3 door reach in refrigerator at 48 F to 53 F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Unit shall not be used to hold PHF's until it can maintain 41 F or below.

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, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 1, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official Wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s Notes

Observed containers of garnish and spices stored directly within the 3 compartment sink at the secondary bar. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved location. Discontinue the storage of food within the 3 compartment warewashing sink.

In Plain English

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

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

Measured spicy mayo at 55 F within squeeze bottles at the sushi station. Chef stated that the spicy mayo was removed from refrigeration at 11am. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Spicy mayo bottles time labeled with a start time of 11am. Any leftovers shall be discarded following a total time of 4 hours. Add spicy mayo to approved TPHC procedures.

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 beef stored above RTE sauces and raw shell eggs above RTE vegetables within the walk in refrigerator. Raw oysters stored directly next to RTE lettuce at the cook line prep refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source

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