Santa Clara County, CA

Adel's Liquors

Name: Adel's Liquors
Address: 3737 E El Camino Real, Santa Clara County, CA

3737 E El Camino Real

Last inspected Aug 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

**REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed excessive clutter throughout the facility and back storage area, including personal belongings, clothes, laundry machines, etc. Cooking equipment and personal foods have been removed from the premises. [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.

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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.

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

**REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed several flies and gnats throughout the facility. [CA] Premises of food facility shall be kept free of vermin or non-disease carrying insects.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

**REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed multiple foods and beverage boxes stored on the floor and in a dirty, excessively crowded space. [CA] Food shall be stored six inches off the floor and in a clean and dry location to prevent contamination.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Aug 5, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

3 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

**REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed excessive clutter throughout the facility and back storage area, including personal belongings, clothes, laundry machines, and cooking 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. NOTE: Discussed that prior to re-opening, all cooking equipment and personal foods must be discarded from the premises to prevent pest harborage.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Observed live cockroaches of different life stages in the back storage area in the following areas: --- One in the stack of pots and pans underneath the central storage area --- One around the packaged food containers in a cardboard box in the central storage area --- One on top of the laundry machine in the side storage area - Observed numerous flies and gnats throughout the facility, especially in the back storage area. - Observed old rodent droppings throughout the back storage area, especially in the central storage area and on the floor. Observed old droppings on top of beverage boxes. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Suzanne Lew 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Tina Nguyen, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 31, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

4 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed excessive accumulation of dirt and grime on storage shelves. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed large gap in the ceiling with a ladder extending from the bottom to the roof. Per PIC, the gap in the ceiling is left open. Observed several holes throughout the food display and back storage area. [CA] Seal all gaps in the facility. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest entrance and harborage. 2. Observed excessive clutter throughout the facility and back storage area, including personal belongings, clothes, laundry machines, cooking equipment, and left out food. [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.

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criticalCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Observed several candy packages (Skittles and M&Ms) have been torn open and eaten through in the food display area. Observed several half-eaten candies and rodent droppings inside the cardboard containers. [CA] Food shall be maintained in good condition and protected from vermin, dirt, and other sources of contamination.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode K30Other