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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
67/ 100 · 33 points taken off
7 problems found · 3 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Sep 26, 2025
At the routine inspection on Sep 26, 2025. The latest visit, on Nov 25, 2025, was a follow-up inspection. No notes were taken at it.
Is that a lot?
Most markets and grocery stores here got 2 to 13 points taken off. Al Forat Market got more than most.
Compared with 534 Santa Clara County markets and grocery stores. Each store's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Al Forat Market?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Marked critical: Hand sink not ready to use K06How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right K14How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Pests seen inside: fruit flies K23How 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.
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Next: Hand sink not ready to useThe county found: “Lack of hand wash soap or paper towels at the hand wash sink. [CA] Provide single use paper towels in dispenser and…”
First step: Hand sinks are for hands only
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 2-301.15, Food Code 4-603.16, Food Code 6-501.112, Food Code 6-301.11.
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Hand sinks are for hands only
From Food Code 2-301.15
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 6 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 follow-up).
Nice work, Al Forat Market. At the follow-up 60 days later, the county listed no items still open.
You cleared the re-check in 60 days. We're proud of you.
Every visit
LatestNov 25, 2025Follow-up inspection
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.
This one: a follow-up inspection on Nov 25, 2025. A follow-up visit re-checks earlier items. The last routine inspection was Sep 26, 2025: 67 out of 100 (Red placard).
EarlierOct 3, 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.
EarlierSep 26, 2025Routine inspection67 out of 100 (Red placard)
7 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
Critical (3)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Lack of hand wash soap or paper towels at the hand wash sink. [CA] Provide single use paper towels in dispenser and hand soap dispenser at all times. [SA] Soap bottle and napkins provided.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
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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Handwashing
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Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Observed flies on cutting boards for meat and on meat cutting/slice machine. Observed dead cockroaches in crevices of sliding doors of large display refrigerators and on surface inside the refrigerator. No food in the refrigerator at this time. [CA] A food facility shall not be operating if there is gross contamination of food- contact surfaces that may result in the contamination of food products. The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility until all food contact surfaces have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Re-wash and sanitize all uncleaned food contact surface, utensils or equipment.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 4-602.11
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Clean first, then sanitize
- 1. Scrape off food.
- 2. Wash with detergent and warm water.
- 3. Rinse off the soap (soap weakens sanitizer).
From Food Code 4-603.16
When to clean food-contact surfaces
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Cleaning vs sanitizing, and sanitizer strengths
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Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
Pests seen inside: fruit flies
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: 1 live cockroach observed on bottom shelf of prep table of weighing machine in front of display refrigerator. 1 live nymph in the display refrigerator 10+ dead cockroaches in crevices of sliding doors of display refrigerators and inside the refrigerators. 10+ dead on sticky trap in the corner of food shelf and glass door refrigerator against walk in cooler wall. Observed several ootheca in crevices of sliding doors for display refrigerator. Observed multiple dead cockroaches in the unused ice machine outside the facility. Multiple rodent droppings on prep table, floor near back corner of storage area. Observed few traps set in the facility. 2 rodent droppings on top of meat display refrigerator. 2-3 droppings on refrigerator near baklawa display. Observed droppings at the back of the facility near bbq area. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, [name], has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider. Observed 10+ flies throughout the facility in prep area, warewash area, sales aisles and back bbq area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 6-501.111
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What to do
- Any sign of mice, rats or roaches: act now. Protect or throw out affected food, clean the area, and call the pest control operator the same day.
- Flies or ants in food areas: act within 24 hours.
- Insects in food: throw that food out and check the stock around it.
From Food Code 6-501.112
What NOT to do
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Signs of pests and what to do
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Not critical (4)
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Lack of food manager certificate. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Observed a lot of clutter and unsued equipment and utensils in back storage room. There are 2 unused household bbq equipment in back storage and behind the facility. One unused bbq equipment and unused ice machine with dead cockroaches inside it. Multiple unused cardboard boxes, old ventilation hood, bucket filled with water [CA] Storage room shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Back and front doors of the facility are propped open. [CA] Keep both doors closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
Food Code 6-101.11
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Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
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Plan review
The department's words
K48 Plan review
Observed new bbq grill equipment with gas cylinder being used behind the facility. Original approved bbq equipment has been removed and sitting behind the facility. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at [phone] or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Discontinue using the equipment and provide plans to the department prior to continue using it.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Observed multiple holes throughout the facility: Hole in the corner of ceiling near baklawa display, above walk in cooler, back storage room. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Observed openings at the bottom corner of the floor and wall in back storage room. Observed loose FRP panel near outlet in warewash area. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.
Food Code 6-101.11
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In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
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EarlierMar 7, 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.
EarlierMar 6, 2025Follow-up inspectionRed placard
1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed 20+ juvenile cockroaches in the crevices of sliding doors of both front display refrigerators. Observed multiple dead cockroaches at the entry door to walk in cooler. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
EarlierMar 5, 2025Routine inspection81 out of 100 (Red placard)
6 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed 10+ adult and juvenile cockroaches in the empty ice machine. When ice machine lid was opened multiple cockroaches fell on the floor. Observed cockroach feces and cockroach hiding in the crevice above the door going to the back of the facility. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (5)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Observed open ceiling panels and open wall panel in the back room of the facility. [CA] Repair ceiling and wall and maintain in good condition.
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
*Repeat violation The toilet facility present with in the facility not operating. Owner and employees are using the restroom in the next door facility which is also owned by Al Forat owner. [CA] Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair. Repair the existing restroom with in Al Forat facility and provide proof to district inspector at [email]
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Lack of food manager certificate and food handler cards. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
Plan review
The department's words
K48 Plan review
Observed two new bbq (Brand - Char broil) in the facility. One inside the facility and one outside near the approved bbq unit. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at [phone] or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Cease and desist all operations, until final plan check approval has been received from this department.
Permits available
The department's words
K49 Permits available
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is 1,383.75. 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.
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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- Hand sink not ready to use Read the free guide
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- Pests seen inside: fruit flies Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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100 means the inspector found no problems. Santa Clara County takes points off for each problem. Big ones take off more.
The county posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection, and gives routine inspections a score. In the county's data, a routine inspection with no violations listed scored 100, and the score drops as violations are found. The county's page does not say which scores or findings give each color: ask the department.
- Inspection type
- Follow-up inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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