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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
76/ 100 · 24 points taken off
8 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Sep 30, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Chick-Fil-A Blossom Hill And Almaden Expy got more than most.
Compared with 9,600 Santa Clara County food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Chick-Fil-A Blossom Hill And Almaden Expy?
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- Marked critical: Hands not washed when needed K05How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K45How to fixFix it
- Food on the floor or under drips K30How 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: Hands not washed when neededThe county found: “Observed employee wiping nose area of face and returning to food prep without changing gloves and washing hands. [CA]…”
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When to wash
From Food Code 2-301.14
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 2 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).
Every visit
LatestSep 30, 2026Routine inspection76 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 76 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Sep 30, 2026.
8 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K05 Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Observed employee wiping nose area of face and returning to food prep without changing gloves and washing hands. [CA] All employees shall change gloves and wash hands after bare contact with physical body surface before returning to food prep. [COS] Employee washed her hands at hand sink and put on new gloves.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
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
How to wash
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Handwashing
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Not critical (7)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Observed missing grout on the floor in front of the mechanical warewashing machine. The missing grout on the floor is causing build up of residue. [CA] Repair/replace missing grout on floor.
Food Code 6-101.11
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In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Observed unlabeled white powder next to front line ice machine. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable. (Example: flour, sugar, salt, msg, etc.)
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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Sewage or wastewater not disposed of right
The department's words
K22 Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Observed floor sink not properly draining wastewater. [CA] Liquid waste shall be drained properly through floor sink. [COS] The floor sink drain was cleared and the water was draining properly.
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 mops leaning against wall and not air drying properly. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. [COS] PIC readjusted mop heads to properly air dry and not touching the wall.
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
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Garbage uncovered or not taken out
The department's words
K42 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed 2 outdoor refuse containers without lids in a not fully enclosed dumpster facility. [CA] All refuse containers shall have properly closed-fitting lids to minimize vermin harborage.
Food Code 5-501.113
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Trash cans
- Use lidded, leak-proof cans lined with bags. Keep them away from food and clean dishes.
- Empty them when full and at the end of the day.
- Wash cans outdoors or at the mop sink, never in a food-prep, dish or hand sink. Rinse, sanitize, air-dry, re-line.
- Wash your hands after handling trash.
From Food Code Part 5-5
Keep two separate sets
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Restrooms, mops and rags
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Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
Observed thermometers unavailable in front line bottom reach in coolers. [CA] The thermometer in the reach-in refrigerators shall be placed where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.
Food Code 4-203.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Ice-water method
- 1. Fill a large glass with crushed ice, then add cold water to the top. Stir.
- 2. Put the probe in the center, not touching the sides or bottom. A dial thermometer goes at least 2 inches deep, past the dimple.
- 3. Wait 30 seconds, or until the reading stops moving.
- 4. It should read 32°F. If not, adjust it (dial: turn the nut under the head with a wrench; digital: press reset per the maker). Replace it if it can't be adjusted.
Using and cleaning it
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Thermometers and calibration
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No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
Observed front line handwashing sink measured at 72F. Observed men's restroom handwashing sink measured at 110F. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F. [COS] PIC adjusted water temperature at front line and men's restroom handwashing sink.
Food Code 5-103.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
Hot and cold water at every sink
In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
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EarlierSep 12, 2025Routine inspection88 out of 100 (Green placard)
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
The shelves under and around the drinks/beverages making area have encrusted food spills and stains. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize the area. The inside of the walk in refrigerator has debris on the floor mostly around the legs of the shelves. [CA] Clean the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed white containers zip tied up above the dish washing sink, attached to the approved shelving. These items are soiled and have begun to deteriorate. [CA] Remove these items.
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Observed the bulk food bin including the inside, to have encrusted food debris. [CA] Wash and sanitize the bulk food bin. [COS] The bin is getting cleaned and sanitized by the end of the inspection. The inside of the ice machine on the left has mildew accumulation. [CA] Clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine. [CA] The ice was discarded and the machine was cleaned by end of the inspection.
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
The front paper towel dispenser is not working. [CA] Repair the paper towel dispenser. There is a paper towel roll next to the hand sink until the dispenser can get repaired.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Observed mold/mildew growth on the wall around the dish washing sink. [CA] Clean and remove the mold/mildew. Observed the walls to have accumulation of food particles/splashes all along the wall on the ice machine side. [CA] Thoroughly clean the walls.
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
The hood vents are showing thick accumulation of grease that appears to be beginning to drip down. [CA] Clean the hood vents and surrounding area.
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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Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- Hands not washed when needed Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
- Garbage uncovered or not taken out Read the free guide
- Thermometer missing or reading wrong Read the free guide
- No hot or cold water at a sink In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 76 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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