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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
76/ 100 · 24 points taken off
9 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Apr 9, 2026
At the routine inspection on Apr 9, 2026. The latest visit, on Sep 9, 2026, was a follow-up inspection. No notes were taken at it.
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Emelina's #3 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 Emelina's #3?
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- Marked critical: Pests seen inside: droppings K23How to fixFix it
- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food K27How to fixFix it
- No backflow test on file K41How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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Next: Pests seen inside: droppingsThe county found: “Inside the unused roll in oven numerous (30+) old rodent droppings were observed. The oven is enclosed completely. No…”
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From Food Code 6-501.112
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 10 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited 8 times in the last 12 months (4 routine, 4 follow-up).
Nice work, Emelina's #3. At the follow-up seven days later, the county listed no items still open.
You cleared the re-check in seven days. We're proud of you.
Fewer points taken off than last time (38 → 24). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestSep 9, 2026Follow-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 Sep 9, 2026. A follow-up visit re-checks earlier items. The last routine inspection was Apr 9, 2026: 76 out of 100 (Green placard).
EarlierSep 2, 2026Routine inspectionRed placard
3 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: - Fresh rodent droppings were found in the corner near the water heater (20+) - Fresh rodent droppings were found under the three compartment sink (5+) - Fresh rodent droppings were found in the back storage room (3+) - Old rodent droppings were found inside the unused roll in oven in the kitchen (2+) 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: [name] 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. 3. Email proof of corrections for exclusionary work.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (2)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K46 No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
Repeat Violation: Facility has living/sleeping quarters in the back storage room separated by a curtain. A box of spoiled baby diapers was found stored in the storage room near the living quarters. [CA] No sleeping accommodations shall be in any room where food is prepared, stored or sold.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
1. The metal screen door has a gap on the bottom. [CA] Eliminate the gap to prevent entrance and harborage of vermin. Gap may be eliminated with an adequatele sized and installed door sweep. 2. There is a hole in the corner roof of the building on the exteriror. [CA] Repair the exterior area to prevent entrance and harborage of vermin. 3. The ceiling above the walk in cooler space lacks approved finishes and has bare insulation. [CA] The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Seal the ceiling to prevent entrance and harborage of vermin.
EarlierJun 12, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
The ceiling above the walk in cooler space lacks approved finishes and has bare insulation. [CA] The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Chlorine solution in the three compartment sink measured at 25 ppm. No active warewashing was taking place. [CA] Maintain chlorine solution at 100 ppm.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K46 No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
Repeat Violation: Facility has living/sleeping quarters in the back storage room. [CA] No sleeping accommodations shall be in any room where food is prepared, stored or sold.
EarlierApr 15, 2026Follow-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.
EarlierApr 14, 2026Follow-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
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Numerous live cockroaches observed in the gaskets of the unused oven. - Numerous dead cockroaches observed within the gaskets of the unused oven. - Several hatched and unhatched oothecas observed in the gaskets of the unused oven. - Heavy cockroach fecal matter build up in the gaskets. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 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.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
EarlierApr 9, 2026Routine inspection76 out of 100 (Green placard)
9 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
Inside the unused roll in oven numerous (30+) old rodent droppings were observed. The oven is enclosed completely. No gaps inside the oven were observed except for the gasket being in disrepair at the bottom. No evidence of vermin elsewhere in the facility. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings. Provide pest control as needed. [COS] PIC cleaned and sanitized the oven along with table and chairs stored in the oven. No live or dead rodents, nesting, rub marks, or other evidence of an active infestation observed before or after cleaning.
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
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Not critical (8)
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
In the prep cooler across the cookline, raw eggs were found stored above cooked potatoes. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
Food Code 3-302.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Top to bottom
- 1. Top: ready-to-eat food (salads, desserts, cut fruit, cooked leftovers, deli meat, cheese, drinks)
- 2. Raw fish and seafood (cooked to 145°F)
- 3. Whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb; raw shell eggs (145°F)
From Food Code 3-302.11
Keep raw meat types apart
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Fridge and freezer storage order
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No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
The waste pipe for the prep sink lacked an air gap. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.
Food Code 5-205.15
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Backflow test on file
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
The ceiling above the walk in cooler is in disrepair and has exposed insulation. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
Food Code 6-101.11
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Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
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The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Repeat Violation: Facility is offering for sale prepackaged cookies without a label. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
Food Code 3-302.12
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What every label shows
- The three must-haves: what it is, when it must be used, and how to store it. Then add:
- Date made, opened or received
- Allergens (for example, "Contains: eggs")
From Food Code 3-501.17
Storage words to use
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Food labels
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K46 No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
1. Repeat Violation: In the back of house area, at the dry storage room where the walk in cooler is, there is a curtain separating living quarters and food storage area. 2. There is a makeshift sleeping quarter under the cashier counter. [CA] No sleeping accommodations shall be maintained or kept in any room where food is prepared, stored, or sold.
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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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
1. The screen door has a gap on the bottom. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. 2. Personal items are scattered throughout the facility (sneakers, clothes, personal hygiene products). [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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
Food was found stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
1. The roll in oven gasket is in disrepair. [CA] Replace the gasket. Ensure to maintain equipment clean and in good repair. 2. Two mesh strainers were observed to be in disrepair and fraying. [CA] Ensure to maintain equipment in good repair. Strainers were discarded.
Food Code 4-101.11
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Equipment in good repair
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EarlierDec 26, 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.
EarlierDec 23, 2025Routine 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
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Near a hole by the water heater several rodent droppings were observed. - In the back storage room gnawed potatoes were observed. - In the back storage room numerous amounts of droppings were observed. - In the back storage room, behind the black curtain near the bed, crib, and dresser fresh droppings were observed. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 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.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
EarlierFeb 21, 2025Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Cooked food not cooled in time
The department's words
K09 Proper cooling methods
Facility was found cooling sweet potatoes in a plastic 1/2 hotel pan in an improperly made ice bath. [CA] Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. [COS] Inspector educated on proper set up and use of an ice bath. Cooling handout provided.
The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Observed a large package of fish thawing with dripping water from the prep sink. [CA] Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles during the thawing process. [COS] The water velocity was increased at time of the inspection.
EarlierFeb 20, 2025Routine inspection62 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
12 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
In the kitchen area, at the only hand wash sink, there was no soap or paper towels available. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [SA] PIC was able to restocked the paper towel dispenser and provided a pump bottle of soap for use.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
In the kitchen area, in a large container of still water, two large packages of beef heart were measured at 61°F. Per PIC, they left them out over night to thaw out. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (10)
Signs posted; last inspection report available
The department's words
K47 Signs posted; last inspection report available
Facility had the previous ownership's Environmental Health Permit posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
In the ice machine the handle of the ice scooper was in direct contact with ice intended for consumption. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice.
No menu note about raw or undercooked food
The department's words
K19 Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Facility offers raw or undercooked food items such as ceviche and steaks without a consumer advisory or disclosure. [CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K46 No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
In the back of house area, at the dry storage room where the walk in cooler is, there is a curtain separating the living quarters and food storage area. [CA] No sleeping accommodations shall be maintained or kept in any room where food is prepared, stored, or sold.
The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Facility is offering for sale prepackaged cookies without a label. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
There are several pieces of non ANSI accredited equipment (microwave and refrigerator). [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Household insecticide spray cans were observed in the dry storage room. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Personal effects and clothing were observed throughout the facility inside the Hobart ovens and in the dry storage room across the walk in cooler. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Raw beef hearts were found thawing in still water overnight. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F 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-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
In the back of house area, at the dishwaser, chlorine was measured at 25 PPM. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.
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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- Pests seen inside: droppings Read the free guide
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- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Food labels missing or wrong Read the free guide
- Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
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- Result
- Green placard
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