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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
77/ 100 · 23 points taken off
7 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine county inspection · May 16, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Macarthur Park Restaurant 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 Macarthur Park Restaurant?
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- Marked critical: Cooked food not cooled in time K09How to fixFix it
- No backflow test on file K41How to fixFix it
- No menu note about raw or undercooked food K19How 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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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).
Fewer points taken off than last time (27 → 23). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestMay 16, 2026Routine inspection77 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 77 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected May 16, 2026.
7 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
Cooked food not cooled in time
The department's words
K09 Proper cooling methods
Cooked food items found to be improperly cooled. Bistro steak and grilled chicken that had been cooked and stored in the large walk-in cooler since the previous night measured 46F. [corrective action] Ensure food is rapidly cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within the next 4 hours. [correction] Food was discarded in the trash and denatured with bleach. Note: Ambient temperature of the large walk-in cooler measured 42F to 43F. Adjust the walk-in cooler temperature to 41F or below. The smaller walk-in cooler can also be used to store food. Ambient temperature of this unit measured 38F.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 3-501.14
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.
How to cool fast
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Cooling food in two stages
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Not critical (6)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
1. Observed espresso machine installed at the bar that drains into an ice bin that leads to a bus tub underneath. Bus tub was filled with water and overflowing on the bar floor. [corrective action] Re-route drain line to one of the floor sinks at the bar. Note: Bus tub was emptied during time of this inspection. 2. Observed drain lines from ice bins at the bar and drain line from prep unit in the kitchen extend into floor sinks. [corrective action] Food service equipment must drain indirectly into the floor sinks. Provide an air gap for the drain lines, at least 1 inch above the floor sinks. 3. Drain line for the left compartment of the 2-compartment ware washing sink was found to be completely detached from the sink. [corrective action] Properly re-attach and secure the drain line to the sink. Note: Kitchen employee temporarily re-attached the drain line.
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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No menu note about raw or undercooked food
The department's words
K19 Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Observed food items on the menu that are served raw or undercooked, such as poke, NY steak, and Mac Park burger. [corrective action] Provide a symbol next to menu items that are served raw or can be undercooked.
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Observed opened bottle of milk and cheese that had been cut and repackaged stored in the outdoor walk-in cooler. [corrective action] Only manufacturer prepackaged items and uncut produce may be stored in the outdoor walk-in cooler. Once food packages are opened, the package may not be brought back out and must be stored within the kitchen.
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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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
1. Chlorine sanitizer from the kitchen dishwasher measured 0 PPM. No active ware washing at this time. [corrective action] Repair/adjust the dishwasher so that equipment can have a final chlorine rinse of 50 PPM. [suitable alternative] Wash equipment through the dishwasher and sanitize in the ware washing sink. The ware washing sink was set up with quat sanitizer during time of this inspection. 2. Chlorine sanitizer from the bar dishwasher measured 0 PPM. Sanitizer bottle was found to be empty. No active ware washing at this time. [corrective action] Replace the empty bottle. Equipment must be sanitized with a final chlorine rinse of 50 PPM. [correction] Manager replaced the sanitizer bottle. 3. Observed black residue in the ice bin (open the window and look up). [corrective action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize the interior of the ice bin.
Food Code 4-602.11
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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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The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
1. Manager's Food Safety Certificate expired. [corrective action] An individual employed at this facility must have a manager's Food Safety Certificate. 2. Food Handler Cards found to be expired. [corrective action] Ensure all employees have a valid Food Handler Card. Keep on file at this facility.
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
The outdoor walk-in cooler had a deteriorated gasket around the door. [corrective action] Replace the gasket.
Food Code 4-101.11
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In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Are you Macarthur Park Restaurant? Fix it
EarlierDec 3, 2024Routine inspection73 out of 100 (Green placard)
9 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed a few old rodent droppings next to ice machine. [CA] Remove, clean and sanitize this area thoroughly. [COS] Area was cleaned and sanitized. Reviewed last Terminix service invoice on 10/17/24.
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Not critical (8)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Observed drain line for drop in ice bin below espresso unit draining into a plastic container. Observed espresso waste line draining directly inside the floor sink. [CA] Extend drain line for drop in ice bin to the approved floor sink. Provide a minimum 1 inch air gap from the waste line to the rim of the floor sink.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
A few food handler cards have expired. [CA] Renew immediately. Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler.
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Debris noted inside bar gun. [CA] Clean and sanitize bar gun.
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
One of the soap dispenser at the womens restroom hand sink is empty. [CA] Keep dispenser stocked.
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 two small holes on ceiling across from walk in. [CA] Seal the holes with foam spray to prevent entrance of vermin.
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Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Observed heavy build up of debris on filters at both hoods. [CA] Clean the filters.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed plastic to go container used as a scoop for sugar. [CA] Replace with a scoop with a handle.
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Observed raw chicken above beef/pork and seafood below chicken. Observed seafood above ready to eat food (sauces/produce) in walk in cooler. [CA] Store raw chicken below beef/pork/seafood/ready to eat. Store raw seafood below ready to eat. Label each shelf with animal protein to ensure proper storage.
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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- Cooked food not cooled in time Read the free guide
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food Read the free guide
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
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100 means the inspector found no problems. Santa Clara County takes points off for each problem. Big ones take off more.
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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 77 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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