At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
86/ 100 · 14 points taken off
7 problems found · Routine county inspection · Aug 10, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Tropicana Foods got about the same as most.
Compared with 9,600 Santa Clara County food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Tropicana Foods?
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- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K44How to fixFix it
- No backflow test on file K41How to fixFix it
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning K33How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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Next: Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repairThe county found: “FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A JACKET ON TOP OF BEAN SACS IN THE…”
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 3 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 (32 → 14). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestAug 10, 2026Routine inspection86 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 86 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Aug 10, 2026.
7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (7)
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 STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A JACKET ON TOP OF BEAN SACS IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. FOUND A COUPLE OF BACKPACKS STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO TAMALES WRAPS IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. FOUND OLD POTS WITH SOIL AND FOUND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FACILITY IN THE BACK. [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.
Food Code 6-101.11
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Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
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No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE WALL NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK. FOUND A LEAK AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.
Food Code 5-205.15
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In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Backflow test on file
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Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.
Food Code 4-602.13
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Shelves, handles and outsides of equipment clean
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Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
FOUND A TRAY WITH RAW CHICKEN AND A FEW BAGS WITH RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE PORK AND BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE CHICKEN BELOW PORK AND BEEF.
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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Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
FOUND A NON WORKING LIGHT AT THE HOOD WHERE THE CHICHARRONES ARE MADE. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS. FOUND THE MEN'S RESTROOM WITH AN EXCESSIVE SMELL OF URINE AND MOLD-LIKE SMELL. [CA] REPAIR/REPLACE THE VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Food Code 6-501.14
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In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
Hood filters clean
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND LEAKING PLATES INSIDE THE CREAMERY AND DELI REFRIGERATORS. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAKING PLATES. FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE A COUPLE OF SHELVES IN THE BACK. [CA] CARDBOARD IS NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED TO LINE A SHELF. REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.
Food Code 4-101.11
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Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND TRASH ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORE, IN WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZER, IN THE BACK STORAGE AREAS. [CA] REMOVE THE TRASH. FOUND THE WALL ABOVE THE FAUCETS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL. THE WALL BY THE HAND DRYER IS DIRTY IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] CLEAN THE WALLS MORE OFTEN.
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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EarlierSep 12, 2025Routine inspection68 out of 100 (Green placard)
11 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Whole chicken is measured between 111F - 137F inside the display case. Per staff, chicken was cooked about 2 hours before inspection. Sour cream and cheese observed above 41F inside the middle display case in the creamery; per manager, the door is constantly being opened for customer order. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Discussed with staff and manager to discard chicken in the next 2 hours. Hot holding case temperature was turned on higher. Manager will have tech lower creamery display case.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (10)
No menu note about raw or undercooked food
The department's words
K19 Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Ceviche cooked in lemon is missing a consumer advisory in the cremeria area. [CA] Provide a consumer advisory for the ceviche with an asterisk that denotes a footnote with the following statement: "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or EGGs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions".
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
No thermometer observed inside the creamery display cases holding potentially hazardous foods. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Large cutting board in the meat department has black deep cutting grooves. [CA] Replace cutting board if no longer cleanable. Discontinue using cutting board and use other nearby cutting board.
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 trash and debris under shelving in the ware house. 4 wall tiles missing behind the men's restroom hand sink leaving a hole. [CA] Maintain ware house clean. Repair tiles to prevent vermin entry.
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Observed multiple food boxes on the floor inside the meat dept walk-in freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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Pests seen inside: fruit flies
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed several fruit flies over the produce in the sales floor. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food handler training is not provided for employees. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Multiple food containers are left uncovered in the meat walk-in cooler; observed food containers stacked on top of each other with no organization in the meat dept walk-in cooler; no contamination observed. [CA] Store foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids to protect from contamination. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed ice build up inside the meat dept walk-in freezer. [CA] Maintain equipment in good repair; discussed with manager, to ensure door remains closed when not in use and or to contact service tech to service condensate unit.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Observed food residue on exterior of racks, equipment and doors. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
EarlierSep 9, 2025Routine inspectionYellow placard
4 violations listed, 3 marked critical.
Critical (3)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K13 Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
1. Observed raw beef expended out on 2 tall wire shelving units and on a hanging ceiling bar; observed shelving with heavy accumulation of food residue and debris. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] Raw beef was voluntarily discarded by manager (see VC&D report). 2. Observed fly land on a piece of meat on the cutting board. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] Raw beef was voluntarily discarded by manager (see VC&D report).
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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
Only hand sink in the front meat department does not have functioning wall mounted sensor hand soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser is empty; roll of paper towel is sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. A soap pump dispenser was brought from the store for use; install paper towels inside the dispenser. 2. Hand sink in the back of the meat department does not have soap or paper towel dispensers and is full of non food items such as caulking sticks. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.
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
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Measured raw beef at ambient temperature at 66F on metal shelving and on hanging ceiling bar; per staff raw beef has been out of temperature for about half hour. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] raw beef was voluntarily discarded for adulteration (see VC&D report).
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (1)
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed about 2 house flies in the meat department. [CA] Remove flies using an approved pest control method. Discussed with manager that hanging sticky strips are not approved to use; facility may install a wall mounted sconce device and shall not be installed over food prep or ware washing areas.
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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- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food Read the free guide
- Hood filters need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 86 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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