At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
88/ 100 · 12 points taken off
5 problems found · Routine county inspection · Jan 14, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most markets and grocery stores here got 2 to 13 points taken off. African Caribbean Foods & Payrodas Market got about the same as most.
Compared with 534 Santa Clara County markets and grocery stores. Each store's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about African Caribbean Foods & Payrodas Market?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Dish sink or dish machine not set up right K34How to fixFix it
- Food labels missing or wrong K32How to fixFix it
- Hand sink not ready to use K06How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
We review Santa Clara County health data to make this report. We are not the County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health.
Visit them directly at deh.santaclaracounty.gov (opens the department's site) · How we review
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Next: Dish sink or dish machine not set up rightThe county found: “Missing testing method for sanitizer. [CA]: Provide testing method for sanitizer (ie test strips).”
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 4-301.12, Food Code 3-501.17, Food Code 2-301.15, Food Code 6-501.111.
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Set up
From Food Code 4-301.12
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 5 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited 3 times in the last 12 months (1 routine, 1 follow-up, 1 other).
Fewer points taken off than last time (20 → 12). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestJan 14, 2026Routine inspection88 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 88 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Jan 14, 2026.
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Missing testing method for sanitizer. [CA]: Provide testing method for sanitizer (ie test strips).
Food Code 4-301.12
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Set up
- 1. Wash your hands at the hand sink (never at this sink).
- 2. Clean and sanitize all three sinks and both drainboards.
- 3. Sink 1 (WASH): detergent and water at 110°F or hotter.
From Food Code 4-301.12
Washing, step by step
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The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Missing proper labeling on multiple food products (frozen meat pies, frozen meats, etc). [CA]: Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight 3) quantity of contents 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
Food Code 3-302.12
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
What every label shows
- The three must-haves: what it is, when it must be used, and how to store it. Then add:
- Date made, opened or received
- Allergens (for example, "Contains: eggs")
From Food Code 3-501.17
Storage words to use
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Food labels
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The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
At the back restroom's hand sink, single use towels were not stored within a dispenser. [CA]: Hand sink single use towels shall be stored within an approved dispenser at all times.
Food Code 5-205.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Hand sinks are for hands only
- Wash only at a handwashing sink.
- Never wash hands in the dish sink, a food prep sink, a mop sink, or a drink cooler.
- Never dump drinks, rinse utensils or fill pitchers at the hand sink.
From Food Code 2-301.15
Soap and hand sanitizer
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Household grade freezers observed on sales floor. [CA]: All equipment must be certified for sanitation by ANSI accredited certification program (NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, ETL Sanitation), smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent and durable
Food Code 4-101.11
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Equipment in good repair
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The department's words
K13 Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
One tomato canned food observed with a minor dent. [CA]: Food shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Thoroughly inspect food and ensure packaging is not damaged. [COS]: Owner voluntarily discarded canned food as a precautionary action.
Food Code 3-101.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Reject it if you see
- Frozen food with big ice crystals, frozen liquid in the bottom, or water stains (thawed and refrozen)
- A time-temperature indicator showing it got too warm, even if the food looks fine
- Cans that are swollen, leaking, rusty, deeply dented at the seams, or missing labels
From Food Code 6-501.111
Approved sources only
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Receiving deliveries
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EarlierDec 31, 2025Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed an unapproved propane burner installed within the food preparation area. (not in use at the time of inspection). [CA] Remove unapproved equipment. Propane burners shall not be used inside of the facility. All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
EarlierDec 29, 2025Risk Factor InspectionYellow placard
3 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
1. At the only hand sink at the rear prep area, the basin was completely blocked by clothes. [CA]: Hand sinks must remain unobstructed at all times. Ensure all hand sinks are easily accessible to employees to facilitate proper hand washing [COS]: Owner removed clothes. 2. At the same hand sink noted above, no single use towels were provided. [CA]: All hand sink stations shall be equipped with single use towels stored in dispensers. [SA]: A roll of single use towels were provided at the hand sink. 3. At the back restroom hand sink, no soap was provided within the dispenser. [CA]: All hand sink stations shall be equipped with hand soap stored in dispensers. [COS]: Owner refilled dispenser with hand soap.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
1. MAJOR: One live adult cockroach observed on the back door of the facility. Per Owner, cockroach came from outside. No other evidence of vermin observed after thorough inspection. No pest control report provided. [CA]: Eliminate evidence of cockroach in a safe, effective and legal manner. Ensure food and food contact surfaces are protected from possible contamination at all times. Specialist recommends obtaining services from a licensed pest control company and to monitor for vermin activity. Seal all cracks, crevices, and gaps under any exterior doors to prevent entry and harborage of vermin. [COS]: Owner eliminated cockroach. 2. MINOR: Small flies observed at produce area. [CA]: Remove small flies using safe, approved and effective methods. Ensure food and food contact surfaces are protected at all times from possible contamination.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (1)
The department's words
K13 Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Several canned food items had minor dents (1 palm nut juice, 2 palm nut cream, and 1 cocktail fruit). [CA]: Food shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Thoroughly inspect food and ensure packaging is not damaged. [COS]: Owner voluntarily discarded food items as a precaution.
EarlierJan 23, 2025Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
EarlierJan 21, 2025Routine inspection80 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
4 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Observed paper towels stored inside the only handwash sink in the food preparation area. [CA] Handwash sink shall be unobstructed and accessible at all times. [COS] Paper towels were moved away from the sink.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
In the walk-in cooler, five containers of raw cured pork tails measured at 55F. Per PIC, foods were stored in the refrigeration unit three weeks prior. The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler measured at 59F. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be held at 41F or below. [COS] Foods were voluntarily discarded. See VC&D form.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (2)
The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Observed missing or improper labeling on multiple food products (frozen meats, dried shrimp, flours). [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler measured at 59F. The display thermometer reads the temperature at 40F. [CA] Adjust/repair the walk-in cooler as needed. Discontinue use of unit until it is able to properly cold hold Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) at 41F or below. Observed the use of two domestic refrigeration units in the customer aisle. Refrigeration units hold raw meats for sale. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)
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- Dish sink or dish machine not set up right Read the free guide
- Food labels missing or wrong Read the free guide
- Hand sink not ready to use Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Food in poor condition Read the free guide
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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 88 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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