At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
62/ 100 · 38 points taken off
16 problems found · Routine county inspection · Sep 22, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Gumba's 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 Gumba's?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Eating or drinking in a food area K04How to fixFix it
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer K40How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K45How 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.
Visit them directly at deh.santaclaracounty.gov (opens the department's site) · How we review
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Next: Eating or drinking in a food areaThe county found: “Half eaten pizza was sitting on prep surface near pizza oven. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep,…”
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 2-304.11, Food Code 3-304.14, Food Code 3-501.13, Food Code 2-301.15.
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Clothes, eating and drinking
From Food Code 2-304.11
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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 2 times in the last 12 months (2 routine).
Every visit
LatestSep 22, 2026Routine inspection62 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 62 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Sep 22, 2026.
16 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (16)
Eating or drinking in a food area
The department's words
K04 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Half eaten pizza was sitting on prep surface near pizza oven. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.
Food Code 2-401.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Clothes, eating and drinking
- Wear clean outer clothes and a clean apron.
- Eat, drink, smoke or vape only in a designated area (the break area), away from food and clean dishes.
- The one exception: you may drink from a closed drink container (a lid and a straw is the easy way) if it is handled so it can't contaminate your hands, the container, food, clean dishes or single-service items. Keep it away from food and prep tables.
From Food Code 2-304.11
Nails
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Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Used wiping cloths are stored on prep surfaces throughout facility. [CA] Dry or wet cloths that are used with raw foods of animal origin shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes, and wet cloths used with raw foods of animal origin shall be kept in a separate sanitizing solution.
Food Code 3-304.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Keep the bucket strong
- Wet cloths sit in sanitizer between uses: chlorine 50–99 ppm, or quat at label strength.
- Test with the cloths in the bucket when you mix it and every 2 hours.
- Remake it at once if it tests low or has food or dirt in it. Never just add more sanitizer to a dirty bucket.
From Food Code 3-304.14
Keep cloths apart
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Wiping cloths and sanitizer buckets
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Walls and floor have food splatter build-up. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
Food Code 6-101.11
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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
There is a lot of clutter and garbage throughout facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
Food Code 6-101.11
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Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
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Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
1. Walk-in cooler fan guard is covered in dust and debris. 2. Refrigerator handles and sides of prep inserts are covered in food debris. [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
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In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Shelves, handles and outsides of equipment clean
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The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Beef was thawing in a bin on the counter top. [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 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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The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Handwash sink near 3-comp sink was blocked by bin of water. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
Food Code 5-205.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Hand sinks are for hands only
- Wash only at a handwashing sink.
- Never wash hands in the dish sink, a food prep sink, a mop sink, or a drink cooler.
- Never dump drinks, rinse utensils or fill pitchers at the hand sink.
From Food Code 2-301.15
Soap and hand sanitizer
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Handwashing
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The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Tomatoes in prep insert were above the line and measured at 47F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below. [COS] Overfilled tomatoes were removed and placed into undercounter cooler.
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)
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Hot and cold holding
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The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food handler cards were expired at time of inspection. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Fryer is pulled forward and close to ventilation hood ledge. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.
Food Code 6-501.14
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In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
Hood filters clean
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Pests seen inside: fruit flies
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Several flies in food prep areas and dining area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
Food Code 6-501.111
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
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
What NOT to do
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Signs of pests and what to do
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Household refrigerator/freezer is in use inside facility. [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).
Food Code 4-101.11
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In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Equipment in good repair
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Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
No test strips were available at time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
Food Code 4-301.12
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Set up
- 1. Wash your hands at the hand sink (never at this sink).
- 2. Clean and sanitize all three sinks and both drainboards.
- 3. Sink 1 (WASH): detergent and water at 110°F or hotter.
From Food Code 4-301.12
Washing, step by step
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Ice machine has mold-like substance growing on inside panel. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine regularly.
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
When to clean food-contact surfaces
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Cleaning vs sanitizing, and sanitizer strengths
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Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Many items are 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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Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Raw meat was stored above sauces and with cheeses in walk-in cooler. [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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EarlierNov 3, 2025Routine inspection79 out of 100 (Green placard)
9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (9)
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inside the walk in refrigerator: Containers of food stored directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Accumulation of dust and debris on walls and floor throughout the kitchen. [CA] Walls and floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Mold-like substance buildup on the interior panel of the ice machine. substance is not currently in direct contact with ice. [CA] Clean and sanitize the ice machine more frequently.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Accumulation of debris on refrigerators handles, and on top of chest freezer in the back. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Wet used wiping cloths stored in bucket with no sanitizer solution. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Employees Food Handler Cards are not available upon request. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Chlorine test strips are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Inside the reach in refrigerator across from the walk in: Raw shell eggs stored above fruits. [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.
Eating or drinking in a food area
The department's words
K04 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Employee was observed drinking from an open cup in the food preparation area. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated 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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- Eating or drinking in a food area Read the free guide
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Food thawed the wrong way Read the free guide
- Hand sink not ready to use Read the free guide
- Hot food below 135°F Read the free guide
- Hood filters need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
- Pests seen inside: fruit flies Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Dish sink or dish machine not set up right Read the free guide
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right Read the free guide
- Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food 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
- 62 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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