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Cafe Rosalena

Other food place · San Jose, CA

3 inspections

At a glance

CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

4 problems found · Routine county inspection · Apr 16, 2026

Is that a lot?

Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Cafe Rosalena 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 Rosalena?

It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.

  1. Hot food below 135°F K07How to fixFix it
  2. Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K45How to fixFix it
  3. No backflow test on file K41How to fixFix it

See all 4 items ↓

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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For Cafe Rosalena's team

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We'll help you get every item done. You don't have to do it alone.

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  1. Fix it together

    Follow the steps for each item, with the rule beside it.

  2. Log it

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  3. Show what you did

    Saying what you fixed, in your own words, builds trust. Families and regulars respect a kitchen that owns it and fixes it.

Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 2-301.15, Food Code 7-201.11, Food Code 6-301.11.

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Fix and log it: Hot food below 135°F

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0 of 3 done

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Inspections

From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 3 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026

The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).

Points taken off at each routine inspection
Dec 20, 2024: 10Aug 13, 2025: 6Apr 16, 2026: 9106920242026

Every visit

  1. LatestApr 16, 2026Routine inspection91 out of 100 (Green placard)

    This one: 91 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Apr 16, 2026.

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Hot food below 135°F

      The department's words

      K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

      cooked sausage located in stacked insert (preparation refrigerator) measured >41F,<135F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

      Food Code 3-501.16(A)(1)

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      If food is out of range

      • Hot food below 135°F for less than 2 hours: reheat to 165°F.
      • Cold food above 41°F for less than 2 hours: chill it right away.
      • Unknown time or longer: throw it out.

      Which foods need temperature control (TCS)

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Hot and cold holding

      The full guide has 3 more parts. Sign up to open the full guide in the app.

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Cafe Rosalena? Fix it

    • Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair

      The department's words

      K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

      Portions of the floor in kitchen show signs of deterioration. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

      Food Code 6-101.11

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop

      Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair

      In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Cafe Rosalena? Fix it

    • No backflow test on file

      The department's words

      K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

      Lack of atmospheric vacuum breaker at janitorial sink near restroom. [CA] The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device.

      Food Code 5-205.15

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test

      Backflow test on file

      In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Cafe Rosalena? Fix it

    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning

      The department's words

      K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean

      Dust/debris buildup on wall and ceiling above cookline. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

      Food Code 4-602.13

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

      Shelves, handles and outsides of equipment clean

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Cafe Rosalena? Fix it

  2. EarlierAug 13, 2025Routine inspection94 out of 100 (Green placard)

    2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (2)

    • No person in charge on duty

      The department's words

      K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

      FSC is not available for review at time of inspection.[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.

    • Hand sink not ready to use

      The department's words

      K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

      Hand wash sink at cook line is obstructed by stored item. 2nd hand wash sink near restroom is obstructed by preparation table. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

  3. EarlierDec 20, 2024Routine inspection90 out of 100 (Green placard)

    4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (4)

    • Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food

      The department's words

      K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

      Cleaner in spray bottle stored with bulk containers of food. [CA] Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens.

    • No hot or cold water at a sink

      The department's words

      K21 Hot and cold water available

      Water reached a maximum of 106F at 3 compartment sink. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

    • No person in charge on duty

      The department's words

      K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

      FSC has expired. 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.

    • Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning

      The department's words

      K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

      Door to the restroom in rear room propped open. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.

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)

What you can do

As a customer of Cafe Rosalena, you can:

  1. Learn how these get fixed

    Free, step-by-step guides for each item.

    • Hot food below 135°F Read the free guide
    • Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
    • No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

    Open the steps here

  2. Call Cafe Rosalena

    Ask for the manager. Cafe Rosalena can only fix what it knows about.

    Call Cafe Rosalena: (408) 287-2400

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  5. Complain directly to the health department

    We are not the health department. You can report to them on their site. Report to County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health (opens the department's site)

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About this record

Opens the county's own page for this place.

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
91 out of 100 (Green placard)
Source
County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health

This is not an official ranking or grade. See the official source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health (opens the department's site) .

Information on this page may be out of date. Check the original source to confirm.

Questions about Cafe Rosalena

When was Cafe Rosalena last inspected?

The county last inspected Cafe Rosalena on Apr 16, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Cafe Rosalena?

The county listed 4 violations on Apr 16, 2026: Hot food below 135°F; Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair; and No backflow test on file, and 1 more.

What does a critical item mean?

Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. On Apr 16, 2026, the county marked none as critical.