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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
87/ 100 · 13 points taken off
5 problems found · Routine county inspection · May 14, 2025
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Cafe De Flore Inc got about the same as most.
Compared with 9,600 Santa Clara County food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Cafe De Flore Inc?
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- Food thawed the wrong way K26How to fixFix it
- Cooked food not cooled in time K09How to fixFix it
- Food on the floor or under drips K30How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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Next: Food thawed the wrong wayThe county found: “Observed frozen pork and chicken thawing in containers measured at 34F. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall…”
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4 safe ways
From Food Code 3-501.13
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 1 inspection on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county lists no visits in the last 12 months.
Every visit
LatestMay 14, 2025Routine inspection87 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 87 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected May 14, 2025.
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Observed frozen pork and chicken thawing in containers measured at 34F. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
Food Code 3-501.13
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
4 safe ways
- 1. In the fridge (best): on the bottom shelf in a pan, at 41°F or below. Plan about 1 day per 4–5 pounds.
- 2. Under cold running water: fully covered by water that is 70°F or colder, in a clean sink. Cook right away.
- 3. In the microwave: then cook right away.
- 4. As part of cooking: cook straight from frozen. Allow about 50% more time and probe to the usual temperature.
From Food Code 3-501.13
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Thawing frozen food
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Cooked food not cooled in time
The department's words
K09 Proper cooling methods
In the kitchen area, measured a tray of fried potatoes cooling at 120F. Per operator, fried potatoes prepared in the past 30 minutes. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: in an ice bath; in shallow containers; separated into smaller portions; by adding ice; and/or using rapid cooling technology. [SA] Operator moved fried potatoes onto a baking sheet, and dispersed into a single layer to facilitate cooling.
Food Code 3-501.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
If you miss a stage
- Missed stage 1 (not 70°F by 2 hours): reheat to 165°F and start over, or throw it out.
- Missed stage 2 (not 41°F by 6 hours): throw it out.
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Cooling food in two stages
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Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
In the kitchen area, observed an open bag of flour stored on shelving below a prep table. [CA] Ensure open bags of food are transferred to food grade containers or placed in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.
Food Code 3-305.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Where food may never be stored
- Keep food at least 6 inches off the floor.
- Never in restrooms, locker or dressing rooms, garbage rooms, or mechanical rooms (furnace, water heater, electrical).
- Never under stairs, or under sewer lines, leaking water lines or fire sprinkler lines.
From Food Code 3-305.11
Top to bottom
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Fridge and freezer storage order
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
In the kitchen area, at the warewash machine, measured chlorine sanitizer at 10 PPM. Observed container of sanitizer listed as low temp sanitizer. Measured hot water from the warewash machine at 132F. [CA] Ensure chlorine sanitizer at the warewash machine is maintained at 50 PPM to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing.
Food Code 4-602.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
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
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The department's words
K05 Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Observed employee pick up refuse from the floor and attempt to return to food preparation. [CA] Ensure employees wash hands when switching between tasks and prior to returning to food preparation. Hands shall be washed with warm water, hand soap and paper towels.
Food Code 2-301.12
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
When to wash
- Before you start food work and before you put on gloves
- After the restroom (wash twice; see below)
- After touching your face, hair, nose or body
From Food Code 2-301.14
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- Food thawed the wrong way Read the free guide
- Cooked food not cooled in time Read the free guide
- Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right Read the free guide
- Hands not washed when needed Read the free guide
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Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.
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
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 87 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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