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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
53/ 100 · 47 points taken off
13 problems found · 3 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Nov 14, 2025
At the routine inspection on Nov 14, 2025. The latest visit, on Apr 3, 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. 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?
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: Pests seen inside: roaches K23How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Food from an unapproved supplier K15How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Hand sink not ready to use K06How 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: Pests seen inside: roachesThe county found: “FOUND 2 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK ROOM. [CA] REMOVE ANY DEAD COCKROACHES. COS. NOTE: NO OTHER…”
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 2-301.15, Food Code 4-603.16, Food Code 6-501.112, Food Code 3-201.11.
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Fix and log it: Pests seen inside: roaches
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0 of 3 done
What to do
From Food Code 6-501.112
Logged
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 7 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited 4 times in the last 12 months (2 routine, 2 follow-up).
Nice work, Lee's Sandwiches. At the follow-up one day later, the county listed no items still open.
You cleared the re-check in one day. We're proud of you.
Every visit
LatestApr 3, 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 Apr 3, 2026. A follow-up visit re-checks earlier items. The last routine inspection was Nov 14, 2025: 53 out of 100 (Yellow placard).
EarlierApr 2, 2026Routine inspectionYellow placard
3 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
Critical (3)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
MISSING PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. COS
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
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
THE FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING THE DISHES AND NOT SANITIZING THEM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] ENSURE TO SANITIZE THE DISHES AS THE LAST STEP. COS.
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
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
FOUND A DEAD COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. [CA]FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE COCKROACH, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE COCKROACHES MAY BE ENTERING THE BUILDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE COCKROACHES. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. COS
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
EarlierNov 18, 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.
EarlierNov 14, 2025Routine inspection53 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
13 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
Critical (3)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
FOUND 2 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK ROOM. [CA] REMOVE ANY DEAD COCKROACHES. COS. NOTE: NO OTHER COCKROACHES WERE SEEN.
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
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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Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
Food from an unapproved supplier
The department's words
K15 Food obtained from approved source
FOUND YOGURT BEING MADE AT THIS FACILITY. [CA] YOGURT CANNOT BE MADE AT THIS FACILITY. MUST GET A CDFA LICENSE FOR MAKING DAIRY PRODUCTS. ONLY THIS TIME THE YOGURT PACKETS MAY BE TAKEN HOME.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 3-201.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Approved sources only
- Buy from licensed suppliers and stores. Keep receipts or invoices that show the source.
- Reject home-slaughtered or uninspected meat, and meat marked "Not for Sale" or "Custom Exempt."
- USDA grades (Prime, Choice) are about quality. The inspection mark is what shows safety.
From Food Code 3-201.11
Temperatures on arrival
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Receiving deliveries
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Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
THE ONLY FUNCTIONING HAND WASH SINK IN THE BACK IS MISSING THE PAPER TOWELS. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. COS FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT REMOVED. [CA] INSTALL THE HAND WASH SINK BACK. IF YOU NEED TO RELOCATE IT, YOU MUST GET APPROVAL FROM THE PLAN CHECK DEPARTMENT. IN OFFICE CONSULTATION IS MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 7:30 TO 1O AM. [phone]
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 (10)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
FOUND A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.
Food Code 5-205.15
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Backflow test on file
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Are you Lee's Sandwiches? Fix it
The department's words
K05 Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
AN EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED WASHING HER HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
FOUND STICKY FLY TRAPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. [CA] PROVIDE APPROVED METHODS OF FLY ELIMINATION.
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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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND WATER LEAKING FROM THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. [CA] ENSURE THE WATER IS CAPTURED BY AN APPROVED METHOD.
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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Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
THE WORKING CONTAINERS WITH THE SPICES HAVE GRIME AND DIRT ON THE SURFACE. [CA] CLEAN THESE ITEMS MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
Food Code 4-602.13
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Shelves, handles and outsides of equipment clean
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
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Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
FOUND GREASE ON THE LIGHT SWITCHES BY THE HOOD. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
Food Code 6-501.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
Hood filters clean
In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
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No plan for a special process
The department's words
K18 Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan
FOUND FERMENTED GLUTINOS (STICKY RICE) PREPARED AT THE FACILITY. [CA] PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR THIS FOOD AND SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL.
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
FOUND THE TOILET ROLL IN THE RESTROOM OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. [CA] ENSURE THE ROLL IS IN THE WALL DISPENSER.
Food Code 6-302.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Check the restroom
- Soap, paper towels or a dryer, toilet paper and warm water at every restroom sink.
- The door closes by itself.
- After the toilet: wash in the restroom, then wash again at the kitchen sink.
From Food Code 6-301.11
Clean it on a schedule
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Restrooms, mops and rags
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The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
THIRD TIME VIOLATION: MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE WITHIN 2 WEEKS.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN. FOUND GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE HOOD. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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
Are you Lee's Sandwiches? Fix it
EarlierJul 23, 2025Routine inspection94 out of 100 (Green placard)
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A LEAK ON THE BOTTOM. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND A CEILING PANEL IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] REPLACE THE PANEL. THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS SOME TRASH ON THE FLOOR. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOOR MORE OFTEN.
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS MISSING A THERMOMETER. [CA] PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.
EarlierJan 28, 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.
EarlierJan 27, 2025Routine inspection65 out of 100 (Red placard)
11 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
FOUND THE CHICKEN AT 75F, THE EGGROLLS AT 101F AND THE CHICKEN WINGS AT 97F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F MINIMUM. RE-HEAT THE FOOD TO 165F THEN HOT HOLD AT 135F MINIMUM.
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
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
FOUND RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. [CA] FOOD FACIITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY RATS/RAT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE FACILITY CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY RATS, THEIR DROPPINGS AND URINE. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING A PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE A TREATMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: RODENT ELIMINATION IN FOOD FACILITIES HANDOUT WAS PROVIDED. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $298 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR. CALL MARCELA AT [phone] WHEN READY FOR A RE-INSPECTION.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (9)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
THE CEILING PANELS IN THE RESTROOMS HAVE HOLES. [CA] REPLACE THE PANELS.
The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
FOUND THE CRISPY ONION CUPS WITHOUT A LABEL. [CA] PROVIDE LABEL WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. 1. NAME OF THE FOOD 2. CONTENTS OF THE FOOD IE: OZ 3. INGREDIENTS 4. NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
FOUND SOME BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LID FOR THE DESSERT REFRIGERATOR IS CHIPPING OFF. [CA] REPLACE THE LID.
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
THE LIGHT IN THE STORAGE AREA IS NOT WORKING. [CA] PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT.
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Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE COUNTER IN THE SERVICE AREA. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
FOUND A HOT PLATE BEING USED TO FRY EGGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] USE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO COOK.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
FOUND THE MOP IN THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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.
- Pests seen inside: roaches Read the free guide
- Food from an unapproved supplier Read the free guide
- Hand sink not ready to use Read the free guide
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Hands not washed when needed Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Hood filters need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
- Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning 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
- Follow-up inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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