Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 19, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
7-Eleven Food Store #2367-17496g
452 E Santa Clara St
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Pass
8 recorded violations
minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
The handwash sink in the ware wash room was disconnected at the drainline and draining onto the floor. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
The warewash room is disorganized with boxes and crates. [CA] Storage room 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.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1. The only handwash station in the restroom lacked paper towels. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. 2. The only handwash station near the warewash area was rendered inoperable. [CA] All food facilities shall provide an operable handwashing station. 3. The handwash sink in the warewash room was obstructed by boxes and crates. [COS] Staff restocked the dispenser. [SA] Staff may use the first basin of the three compartment sink to wash hands. Repair the sink within 24 hours.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K04Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
Facility staff were observed consuming foods in the prep area in between the hot hold display and the oven. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area. [COS] EH staff educated facility staff. Facility staff moved away from open food areas.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
An old sticky trap near the water heater contained rodent droppings. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
1. Facility lacks food handler cards for staff upon request. [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. 2. Repeat Violation: Facility lacks a food safety certificate available upon request. [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.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
1. The restroom door does not self close. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors. Adjust the hinge self closing device, replace the hinge self closing device, or install a different one. 2. The toilet tissue was placed ontop of the enclosed dispnser. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: Facility is lacking stoppers to fill up the 3 compartment sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 3, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Employee food handler certificates not available for review. [CA] Food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler certificate. Ensure food handler certificates are readily available for review at all times.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
1) Facility is lacking stoppers to fill up the 3 compartment sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink. 2) In the 3 compartment sink, sanitizer tubes were observed disconnected. [CA] Ensure sanitizer solution is properly connected at all times.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of a mold-like substance observed on ice chute of soda dispenser. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize beverage dispensers to prevent build up.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Wet mop stored directly on floor in back room. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Handwash sink in back room blocked with multiple crates. Paper towels not stored in dispenser. [CA] Handwash facility shall be clean, accessible, and unobstructed at all times. Ensure paper towels are stored in dispenser at all times to prevent contamination.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Dead cockroach observed in 3 compartment sink. [CA] Clean and sanitize 3 compartment sink and all areas of dead cockroaches.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source