At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
83/ 100 · 17 points taken off
7 problems found · Routine county inspection · Aug 14, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Lynda Sandwich 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 Lynda Sandwich?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right K14How to fixFix it
- No backflow test on file K41How 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: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized rightThe county found: “Sanitizer was set up improperly in the 3-compartment sink. Kitchen employee added dish detergent to the sanitizer. …”
First step: Clean first, then sanitize
Then the next one: No backflow test on file
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Clean first, then sanitize
From Food Code 4-603.16
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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 once in the last 12 months (1 routine).
Every visit
LatestAug 14, 2026Routine inspection83 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 83 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Aug 14, 2026.
7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (7)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Sanitizer was set up improperly in the 3-compartment sink. Kitchen employee added dish detergent to the sanitizer. [corrective action] Sanitizer is comprised of water and bleach only. Do not add detergent. [correction] The basin with sanitizer and detergent was drained. Employee filled basin up again and properly set up sanitizer.
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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No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Observed leak in the plumbing under the 3-compartment sink. [corrective action] Repair 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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The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Observed frozen product in front of the service counter labeled in Vietnamese as "banana ice cream". Upon interviewing manager, this product is cooked banana with no dairy and did not appear to be ice cream. [corrective action] Provide accurate label in English stating the name of the product, ingredients, weight, and name and address of the facility where it is made.
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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The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Manager's Food Safety Certificate was not available. [corrective action] Provide a valid Food Safety Certificate. This is a repeat violation. Send proof of registration by 08/28/2026.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K46 No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
Observed a makeshift bed in the upstairs office. A public food facility can not be converted to a sleeping/living quarter. [corrective action] Remove the makeshift bed.
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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Cooked food not cooled in time
The department's words
K09 Proper cooling methods
Observed grilled pork cooling in a covered pan in the reach-in cooler. Pork measured 67F and was cooked several hours ago, per kitchen employee. [corrective action] Food must be rapidly cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within the next 4 hours. [correction] Pan was uncovered to facilitate cooling.
Food Code 3-501.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
If you miss a stage
- Missed stage 1 (not 70°F by 2 hours): reheat to 165°F and start over, or throw it out.
- Missed stage 2 (not 41°F by 6 hours): throw it out.
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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
The upstairs storage room and the stairs leading to it had excessive clutter. [corrective action] Remove items that are not necessary for this business. Keep this area organized so that it is accessible for routine cleaning/maintenance.
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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EarlierMay 14, 2025Routine inspection86 out of 100 (Green placard)
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Accumulation of dust and oils observed on ventilation hood filters. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Five-year Food Safety Certified (FSC) manager certificate unavailable for review. [CA] 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. ** Repeat violation. Enforcement actions, including but not limited to office hearing, administrative hearing, and penalties will be issued for failure to obtain valid FSC.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Accumulation of grime observed on handles of refrigeration units. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Two large pots of raw marinated pork maintained out in ambient temperature measuring at 70F. Employee stated that the items were about to be cooked in about 10-15 minutes once the burners are available for use. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Use only small portions of food during preparation so that it does not exceed the maximum amount of time allowed for diligent prep. Return PHF items into the refrigeration unit until ready for active preparation.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Heavy accumulation of grime, dirt, and debris observed on floors throughout the kitchen, especially underneath equipment. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
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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
Storage room upstairs and on the stairway leading up to the storage room observed with excess clutter of equipment. [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. Organize storage room.
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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- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right Read the free guide
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Food labels missing or wrong Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Cooked food not cooled in time 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
- 83 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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