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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
80/ 100 · 20 points taken off
7 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Oct 27, 2025
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Happy Donut 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 Happy Donut?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Marked critical: Hand sink not ready to use K06How to fixFix it
- Food on the floor or under drips K30How to fixFix it
- Dish sink or dish machine not set up right K34How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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Next: Hand sink not ready to useThe county found: “Observed the restroom handsink's paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Keep paper towel dispensers stocked at all…”
First step: Hand sinks are for hands only
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Hand sinks are for hands only
From Food Code 2-301.15
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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).
Fewer points taken off than last time (26 → 20). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestOct 27, 2025Routine inspection80 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 80 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Oct 27, 2025.
7 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Observed the restroom handsink's paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Keep paper towel dispensers stocked at all times. [COS] The paper towel dispenser was refilled. ________ Minor violations: At the kitchen handsink: 1) Observed the paper towel dispenser was located away from the handsink; the handsink is located immediately left of the 3-compartment sink, and the paper towel dispenser was located immediately right of the 3-compartment sink, [CA] Provide a paper towel dispenser close to/directly above the handsink to encourage proper handwashing and hand-drying. 2) Observed some large plastic buckets stored partially in front of the kitchen handsink. [CA] Keep the handsink unobstructed at all times; do not place objects in front of the handsink.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
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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Not critical (6)
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Observed containers/plastic buckets of food directly on the floor in the kitchen. [CA] Store food at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.
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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Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Sanitizer test strips were not available upon request. [CA] Obtain sanitizer test strips and ensure they are readily accessible.
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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The three-compartment sink, step by step
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed the door handles on the rear glass door refrigerator were missing; facility had replaced them with strings tied to carabiners to enable door opening. [CA] Replace missing door handles and discontinue using unapproved materials (string); all materials must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
Food Code 4-101.11
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Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
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Plan review
The department's words
K48 Plan review
Observed a small ice machine (brand: Hoshizaki) was installed in the kitchen, right of the cappuccino machine, without prior approval from this department. [CA] Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to Plan Check. For general inquiries or to schedule a consultation, site assessment, or plan check inspection, please email us at [email] or call us at [phone] Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 4:30pm. To assist you with technical questions, a Plan Checker is available by phone during these hours on a first come-first served basis Monday through Friday. For information on the plan submittal process, go to ehinfo.org -> Food and retail -> Plan Review for restaurants .
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 employee bags stored on top of wrapped unfolded cardboard food boxes. [CA] Store personal belongings in a designated area, away from food and food containers.
Food Code 6-101.11
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Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
A metal probe thermometer was not available upon request. [CA] Obtain a metal probe thermometer and ensure it is readily available to all employees.
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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EarlierOct 15, 2024Follow-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.
EarlierOct 14, 2024Routine inspection74 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
7 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
Observed the handwash sink in the only restroom was disconnected and no water was available. [CA] Repair restroom handwash sink so that it can provide water. [SA] Facility may temporarily use the right compartment of the 3-compartment sink (which is located next to the restroom) as a handwash sink (observed wall-mounted soap dispenser and paper towels directly to the right of this compartment). When warewashing, ensure this right compartment is the WASH compartment (e.g. wash/rinse/sanitize dishes from RIGHT to LEFT). A follow-up inspection will be conducted within 24 hours. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action, including facility closure. Note: PIC stated someone can come and repair the sink around 1:00pm today.
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Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inside the small prep unit: measured temperature of multiple PHFs (mayonnaisse, cheese, ham, turkey, cream cheese, sausage patties) to be 45 - 50F. PIC stated food had been held for more than 4 hours. [CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or 135F and above. [COS] Foods were voluntarily discarded. See VC&D form.
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Not critical (5)
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
A metal probe thermometer was not available. [CA] Obtain a metal probe thermometer to measure internal food temperatures.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
The small prep unit was not able to keep foods at 41F and below (see violation K07 above). Measured refrigerator ambient temperature to be 49F after a metal probe thermometer was left inside with the door closed for over 30 minutes. [CA] Repair/adjust unit so that it can keep foods at 41F and below.
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
1) Observed the restroom handwash sink was not functioning and could not provide water. Per PIC, sink was replaced yesterday. [CA] Repair handwash sink so that it can provide water. See violation K06 above. 2) Observed the 3-compartment sink's faucet was not long enough to fully reach the 1st and 3rd (side) compartments. Faucet could reach the divider between compartments and could still fill side compartments with water, albeit slowly). [CA] Repair/replace faucet so that it can readily reach all 3 compartments. Recommend consulting Plan Check. 3) Observed the janitorial sink was not able to provide water. [CA] Repair janitorial sink so that it can provide water.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Observed floor tiles in the front area were damaged. [CA] Repair/replace damaged floor tiles.
Plan review
The department's words
K48 Plan review
Observed a new handwash sink was installed left of the 3-compartment sink without prior Plan Check approval. Per PIC, the handwash sink was installed yesterday. Note: handwash sink was not fully installed yet and is currently not functional. [CA] Before installing any new sinks/equipment, facility must submit plans and obtain written approval from this Agency's Plan Check department. [SA] Within 2 weeks (by 10/28/24), submit plans to Plan Check for the new handwash sink. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. Contact inspector at [email] with any updates. For general inquiries or to schedule a consultation, site assessment, or plan check inspection, please email us at [email] or call us at [phone] Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 4:30pm. To assist you with technical questions, a Plan Checker is available by phone during these hours on a first come-first served basis Monday through Friday.
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.
- Hand sink not ready to use Read the free guide
- Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
- Dish sink or dish machine not set up right Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Thermometer missing or reading wrong Read the free guide
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About this record
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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
- 80 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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