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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
76/ 100 · 24 points taken off
10 problems found · Routine county inspection · Jul 30, 2026
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Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Q-Pot got more than most.
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- No person in charge on duty K01How to fixFix it
- Food on the floor or under drips K30How to fixFix it
- Equipment in poor repair K35How 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: No person in charge on dutyThe county found: “MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATES AND FOOD HANDLERS CARDS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND THE FOOD…”
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-305.11, Food Code 3-302.11, Food Code 4-603.16, Food Code 3-304.14.
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Where food may never be stored
From Food Code 3-305.11
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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
LatestJul 30, 2026Routine inspection76 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 76 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Jul 30, 2026.
10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (10)
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATES AND FOOD HANDLERS CARDS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND THE FOOD HANDLERS CARDS IN 2 WEEKS.
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
FOUND BOXES AND FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
REPEAT VIOLATION: THE REACH IN UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR BY THE PASS WINDOW IS IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR THE DOOR. FOUND SOME WATER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAR REFRIGERATOR. [CA] REPAIR 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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Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
RAW PORK IN CONTAINERS ARE STORED ABOVE BEER KEGS. [CA] STORE RAW PORK BELOW READY TO EAT DRINKS OR FOOD.
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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Fridge and freezer storage order
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND THE WALL BY THE SAUCES RACK IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR WALL FOUND SOME MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] REPAIR THE FLOOR. THE WALL BY THE RACK WITH LETTUCE AND GREENS IS MISSING THE COVER FOR THE GAS CONTROLLER. [CA] PROVIDE COVER.
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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The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
FOUND THE CUT WATERMELON AT 49F AT THE SAUCE BAR. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE THE OPERATOR WANTS TO USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR THE WATERMELON.
Food Code 3-501.16(A)(1)
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
If food is out of range
- Hot food below 135°F for less than 2 hours: reheat to 165°F.
- Cold food above 41°F for less than 2 hours: chill it right away.
- Unknown time or longer: throw it out.
Which foods need temperature control (TCS)
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Hot and cold holding
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
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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Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
Food Code 3-304.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Keep the bucket strong
- Wet cloths sit in sanitizer between uses: chlorine 50–99 ppm, or quat at label strength.
- Test with the cloths in the bucket when you mix it and every 2 hours.
- Remake it at once if it tests low or has food or dirt in it. Never just add more sanitizer to a dirty bucket.
From Food Code 3-304.14
Keep cloths apart
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Wiping cloths and sanitizer buckets
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Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
THE AREA BELOW THE SAUCE BAR CABINET HAS FOOD DEBRIS. THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR, SIDES AND INSIDE TOP HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. 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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The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
FOUND A FRUIT FLY BY THE BAR. [CA] REMOVE FLIES.
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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EarlierFeb 11, 2026Routine inspection81 out of 100 (Green placard)
6 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
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. COS
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Not critical (5)
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 A COUPLE OF EMPLOYEE'S CUPS STORED NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS WITH A LID.
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
FOUND A COUPLE OF SPRAY BOTTLES IN THE BACK RACK WITH NO LABEL. [CA] PROVIDE LABELS.
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
FOUND THE VARIOUS SALADS INCLUDING POTATO SALAD AT 49F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR IN THE COOKING AREA. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND TWO WALK IN COOLERS WITH LEAKING WATER FROM THE CONDENSER. [CA] REPAIR THESE UNITS.
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
FOUND A FEW BOXES WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
EarlierJul 29, 2025Routine inspection76 out of 100 (Green placard)
10 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (10)
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PIPES IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ON THE PIPES THAT IRRIGATE THE LETTUCE ON THE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] CLEAN THESE PARTS MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE CABINETS BY THE BUFFET WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE FAN COVER IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BY THE BUFFET WITH DUST. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.
The department's words
K13 Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
FOUND A COUPLE OF SODA CANS SUBMERGED IN CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] DO NOT PLACE ANY SODA CANS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
MISSING THE SODA GUN HOLDERS FOR THE SODA AT THE BAR. [CA] PROVIDE HOLDERS TO AVOID THE HOSE FROM FALLING INTO THE CONSUMABLE ICE.
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
FOUND SEVERAL BOXES WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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 A JACKET STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
FOUND THE BEEF, SHRIMP, TOFU AND CLAMS AT 49F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. FOUND THE POTATO SALAD AT 46F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.
Sewage or wastewater not disposed of right
The department's words
K22 Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
FOUND WATER PUDDLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FLOOR. AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF THE FLOOR BEING SPRAYED WITH WATER AS THE WATER HOSE AND SPRAY GUN WERE READILY SEEN IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] DO NOT USE A SPRAY HOSE TO CLEAN THE FLOORS, AS THE DROPLETS OF WATER CREATED MAY RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN PLATES, UTENSILS, FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND BOTH DOORS TO THE REACH IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPLACE BOTH DOORS.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND A COUPLE OF HOLES ON THE WALL BY THE MOP SINK, THE WALL IN DISREPAIR BY THE HALL WAY TO THE OFFICE, FOUND THE WALL IN DISREPAIR BY THE EXIT DOOR TO THE DINING IN THE BACK. [CA] SEAL HOLES AND REPAIR WALLS. FOUND THE FLOOR WITH BROKEN TILES IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] REPLACE THE TILES. FOUND SPIDERWEBS ON THE CEILING BY THE BACK DOOR AND ON THE SHELVES NEARBY. [CA] REMOVE THE SPIDER WEBS. FOUND EXCESS GREASE ON THE WALL BY THE ELECTRICAL PANEL. [CA] CLEAN THE WALL MORE OFTEN.
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR HAS THE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. [CA] PROVIDE THE PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER.
EarlierDec 5, 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.
EarlierDec 3, 2024Routine inspection63 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
9 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
Critical (3)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
FOUND THE COOKED NOODLES WITH VEGETABLES IN THE DRAWER HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 131F . [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR MORE. THE FOOD WAS RE-HEATED TO 165F. FOUND THE MASHED POTATOES AND THE COOKED BEANS SPROUTS AT 60F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE BACK WALL. [CA] KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D
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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
FOUND BOTH OF THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE KITCHEN WITH POTS INSIDE THE SINK AND ONE HAD A CART BLOCKING ITS ACCESS. THERE WERE NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WALL DISPENSER IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. [CA] ENSURE THE SINKS ARE ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE AND WELL STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. 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 WARE WASHER IS NOT SANITIZING THE DISHES. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER DOES NOT REACH 160F. [CA] ENSURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR SANITIZING REACHES 160F MINIMUM. SA: MAY USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE WITH CHLORINE AT 100 PPM UNTIL THE WARE WASHER GETS SERVICED.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (6)
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
THE FIRST HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN DOES NOT HAVE HOT WATER. [CA] ENSURE THE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT 100F. NOTE: THE HOT WATER VALVE BELOW THE SINK HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. COS
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 A FEW JACKETS STORED ON SHELVES NEXT TO FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS
The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
THE OUTSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
THE WALK IN COOLER IS DRIPPING WATER FROM THE CONDENSER ONTO THE FLOOR. [CA] REPAIR THE WALK IN COOLER. THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE BACK WALL IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR/ADJUST THE REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOUND A KNIFE IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BROKEN TIP. [CA] REPLACE THE KNIFE. FOUND THE GASKETS IN THE UNDER COUNTER FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. FOUND THE DOOR OF THIS FREEZER DO NOT CLOSE SECURELY. [CA] REPLACE THE GASKETS AND FIX THE DOORS. FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE USING RUBBER GLOVES THAT MAY NOT BE FOOD GRADE (PACKAGE IS IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE) TO MIX THE NOODLES IN THE WOK. [CA] DO NOT USE NOT APPROVED GLOVES TO HANDLE COOKED FOOD. USE FOOD GRADE UTENSILS.
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
FOUND SEVERAL BOXES WITH RAW FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
MISSING THERMOMETER FOR SOME OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. [CA] ENSURE ALL THE REFRIGERATORS HAVE A THERMOMETER.
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.
- Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Hot food below 135°F Read the free guide
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right Read the free guide
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer Read the free guide
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Pests seen inside: flies 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
- 76 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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