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1problem found
1 problem found · County inspection, Follow-up inspection · Dec 1, 2025
Is that a lot?
Too few food places here for ranges. Colours show points.
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Caffe Bene got more than most. That's from the last routine visit, on Nov 20, 2025.
Compared with 9,600 Santa Clara County food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
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- Signs posted; last inspection report available K47How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 4 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited 3 times in the last 12 months (1 routine, 2 follow-up).
Every visit
LatestDec 1, 2025Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Dec 1, 2025.
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Signs posted; last inspection report available
The department's words
K47 Signs posted; last inspection report available
Received anonymous complaint stating that closure sign had been covered up. Complainant provided pictures. Upon the site visit conducted on 11/26, closure sign was observed to be covered up. During this follow-up inspection on 12/01/2025, tamper proof tape observed to have been tampered with. Owner states that he is aware of the requirement to not cover up the closure sign. Facility will be billed for covering up the closure sign. [CA] The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered with, camouflaged, or copied. Failure to comply may result in a fine and enforcement action as per county ordinance section B11-55.
EarlierNov 21, 2025Follow-up inspectionRed placard
2 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
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: 3 live adult cockroaches found on traps in shelves at food service area and food storage. 2 live cockroaches found on shelf in food service area. Multiple dead cockroaches found on floor. Rodent droppings found around water heater and on floor in rear dry storage room. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: [Monica Huato]. 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.
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Not critical (1)
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Multiple bottles of home type pest control found throughout the facility. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
EarlierNov 20, 2025Routine inspection77 out of 100 (Red placard)
5 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Two containers of milk measured 58F and 47F respectively while maintained out on the counter. Per the staff, they had been taken out for preparation less than one hour prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41F or below, or at 135F or above to prevent the growth of bacteria. [COS] Employee relocated milk to under-counter cooler. Two-hour active preparation allowance discussed with staff.
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Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
1. German cockroaches of various life stages observed in the following locations: - 1 live crawling in the conduits underneath the glass-display cooler at the entrance of the bar-area - 2 live and 5+ dead in a sticky trap underneath the "Sota" oven in the back kitchen area - 1 live and 10+ dead in a sticky trap underneath the ice machine in the back kitchen area - 1 live in the crevice between the wall and backboard of the three compartment sink, on the right side directly adjacent to the soap dispenser for the hand sink in the back kitchen area - 1 live crawling on the floor amid boxes and other clutter in the storage room - 15+ dead in a sticky trap underneath the under-counter cooler in the bar-area - 5+ dead in multiple sticky traps in the storage room - several dead cockroaches observed on the floor underneath various refrigeration units throughout the kitchen Per the staff, they began having issues with cockroaches this past summer. PIC states that occasionally the sewage drain underneath the three compartment sink will back up owing to shared sewage lines with nearby apartments, and she thinks this is the source of the cockroaches. No sewage backup observed at time of inspection. Pest control report could not be provided. PIC is unsure if the property maintains a regular pest control service. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor has been notified of the closure. 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.
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Not critical (3)
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Can of "Raid: cockroach and ant repellent" observed on a lower counter unit beneath the register. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used. Discontinue the use of Raid. Work with pest control to apply approved chemicals to eliminate cockroach presence.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Cardboard boxes and other clutter observed in the storage room. [CA] Maintain clean and organized, and remove items unnecessary for the operation of the facility to prevent the harborage of vermin. Remove unneeded cardboard, as the material is corrugated and may allow for the harborage of vermin.
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Handwash sink at the entrance of the bar-area lacked paper towels. [CA] Handwash sinks shall be properly stocked with soap and paper towels at all times that the facility is in operation.
EarlierNov 21, 2024Routine inspection93 out of 100 (Green placard)
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Quat sanitizer test strips not available for measuring the quat sanitizer concentration at the three compartment sink during manual warewashing. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Measured chicken and milk at 44 F within the two door upright refrigerator. Ambient temperature measured at 45 F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Temperature of the unit decreased. Ambient temperature of the unit decreased to 36 F.
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Multiple lights within the mens restroom are non-functional. [CA] In every room sufficient natural or artificial lighting shall be provided. Repair or replace light bulbs.
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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.
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- Inspection type
- Follow-up inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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