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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
80/ 100 · 20 points taken off
8 problems found · Routine county inspection · Aug 13, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Lee's Sandwiches 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 Lee's Sandwiches?
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- No backflow test on file K41How to fixFix it
- Equipment in poor repair K35How to fixFix it
- Food labels missing or wrong K32How 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: No backflow test on fileThe county found: “Observed water leak under the prep sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.”
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-501.17, Food Code 2-301.15, Food Code 2-301.14, Food Code 6-501.112.
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What every label shows
From Food Code 3-501.17
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 5 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 routine).
Every visit
LatestAug 13, 2026Routine inspection80 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 80 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Aug 13, 2026.
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Observed water leak under the prep sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.
Food Code 5-205.15
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In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Backflow test on file
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
1. The rubber seal/gasket on the door of the walk-in freezer observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber seal/gasket. 2. The 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen was observed leaking water onto the floor. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak. 3. Observed water leak inside the walk-in freezer by the light. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.
Food Code 4-101.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
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The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Missing labels for shrimp salad, milk based desserts, homemade butter, and cured pork roll (nem chua). [Corrective Action] 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
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
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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The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
1. Observed pot store in the handwash sink in the kitchen area. [Corrective Action] Do not store anything in the handwash sink. Ensure handwash sink is easily accessible at all times. 2. Handwash sink near the dry storage area observed partially blocked. [Corrective Action] Ensure handwash is easily accessible at all times. 3. Dirty blender pitcher was observed stored in the handwash sink at the service area. [Corrective Action] Do not store anything in the handwash sink.
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
K05 Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Observed employee washing gloved hands in the prep sink. [Corrective Action] Remove and dispose glove and properly wash hands in the handwash sink.
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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The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Dead cockroaches observed on the floor by bread ovens, between ice machine, behind desk, at dry storage, in the cabinet at service area. [Corrective Action] Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches.
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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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Damaged and pitting of flooring throughout the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.
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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The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Employee's Food Handler's Card were not available for review. [Corrective Action] Ensure employee's Food Handler's Card are readily available for review.
EarlierFeb 12, 2026Routine inspection85 out of 100 (Green placard)
7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (7)
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Dead cockroaches observed on monitoring trap by the pass thru window. [Corrective Action] Replace the monitoring trap and clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Rubber seal on the right door of the 2 door undercounter cooler observed improperly installed leaving an air gap. [Corrective Action] Repair the rubber seal.
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Insecticide spray bottle observed stored under the work table in close proximity to cooking equipments in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Store insecticide at designated chemical area away from food and cooking equipments.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Epoxy flooring observed chipped, pitted, damaged by the cookline, 3 compartment sink, 2 compartment sink, and walk-in cooler door . [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Grime in the jam of door at walk-in cooler #2. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.
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The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Lack of labels on pre-packaged foods in the display cooler and at the ordering area. [Corrective Action] 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.
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Weak hot water pressure at the right faucet of the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to provide adequate water pressure.
EarlierAug 26, 2025Routine inspection95 out of 100 (Green placard)
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Observed heavy grease accumulation on the sides of the deep fryer. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Milk based drinks in the 3 door undercounter cooler were measured at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
EarlierMar 28, 2025Routine inspection92 out of 100 (Green placard)
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Grime accumulation on the fan guard in walk-in cooler #1 and walk-in cooler #2. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed dead cockroaches on monitoring traps under refrigeration units at the service area and under cooking equipments in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches.
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
Maximum hot water at the 3 compartment sink was measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
EarlierOct 9, 2024Routine inspection86 out of 100 (Green placard)
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed dead cockroaches on the floor under the 3 door undercounter cooler at the service area. [Corrective Action] Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches.
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Milk coffee in the 3 door undercounter cooler at the service area was measured at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Lack of Food Safety Certification. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
Hot water at the 3 compartment sink was measured at a maximum temperature of 116 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Walk-in cooler #3 does not work. [Corrective Action] Ensure refrigeration is working properly.
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)
What you can do
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Learn how these get fixed
Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Food labels missing or wrong Read the free guide
- Hand sink not ready to use Read the free guide
- Hands not washed when needed Read the free guide
- Pests seen inside: roaches Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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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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