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Aldo's Ristorante & Bar

14109 Winchester Bl

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Jul 9, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Revision for plans (SR0883049 ) have not been submitted. [CA]: Submit plans within comply by date. Ensure plans are approved, equipment are installed according to approved plans, and a final inspection is obtained from DEH Plan Check.

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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, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 4, 2026

Pass

10 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The only hand sink station did not have single use towels in dispenser. Nearby single use towels available. [CA]: All hand sink stations shall be provided with single use towels stored in permanently installed dispensers. [COS]: Single use towels provided.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Open bags of food stored at dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food safety manager certificate not provided. [CA]: Provide proof of a valid food safety manager certification. Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged Potentially Hazardous Food shall have a valid food safety manager certificate available on site for review at all times. Food handler training certificates not provided. [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.

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 issues
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of debris and grime on floors underneath 3 comp sink and ice bin at bar area. [CA]: Routinely clean hard to reach areas to prevent accumulation of debris and grime.

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

Unsecured beverage cups and personal cellphone stored on and around prep line coolers. [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.

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 insects
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of grime on the interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination observed. [CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.

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 problems
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Small flies observed at bar area. [CA]: Remove small flies using safe, approved and effective methods. Ensure food and food contact surfaces are protected at all times from possible contamination. Remove any standing water in facility.

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 insects
criticalCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Marinara sauce in (3) 20 qt plastic containers measured between 46F - 47F. Chef stated it was cooked and cooled down yesterday. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours (6 hours total). Approved cooling methods include; 1. Placing the food in shallow, heat-conductive pans. 2. Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. 3. Using rapid cooling equipment (no plastic bins or containers). 4. Adding ice as an ingredient. 5. Using ice paddles. 6. Placing containers in an ice bath, stirring food frequently. 7. In accordance to an approved HACCP Plan [COS]: Marinara sauce voluntarily discarded.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Revision is requested for plans (hand wash sinks and mechanical ventilation hood) submitted on 11/21/2025. [CA]: Submit plans within comply by date. Ensure plans are approved, equipment are installed according to approved plans, and a final inspection is obtained from DEH Plan Check. Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

1. In the prep line cooler in front of the grill, raw food observed stored in shelving above bolognese sauce. [CA]: Properly store raw food beneath and separate from ready to eat food. 2. At the bar area, ice intended for consumption in ice bin is in direct contact with tubings. [CA]: Food such as ice shall be protected from contamination.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Oct 15, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Makeshift ventilation attached to Type 2 hood. [CA]: Facility shall submit plans to DEH Plan Check for Type 2 hood to DEH Plan Check no later than 11/10/2025. Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400 Plan check consultation hours are Monday thru Friday 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above. Additional information on Plan Check Program is available at https://www.sccgov.org/sites/cpd/programs/pcp/Pages/home.aspx

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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, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 10, 2025

Conditional Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1. Dish machine at bar area was dispensing 0 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer. No active ware-washing observed. [CA]: Dish machine shall be able to dispense 50 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer. Discontinue use of unit until it is repaired 2. At the bar area, ice for consumption is in direct contact with beverage tubes in the ice bin. [CA]: Ensure ice is protected from possible contamination 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 problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Right walk in cooler's ambient temperature measured at 48, middle prep line cooler measured at 62F, left bar cooler measured at 57F. [CA]: All cooling units shall be able to cold hold PHFs at 41F or below at all times. Repair/adjust/assess unit as needed.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

MAJOR: -Multiple Potentially Hazardous Food items at prep line cooler 2 measured between 52F - 56F. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 62F. Per PIC, food items have been in the unit for approximately 4 hours prior to measurement. -Milk and whipped cream in bar cooler left side measured at 48F and 49F. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 57F. PIC decided to discard milk and whipped cream. MINOR: -Cooked mushroom, sundried tomatoes, and cut tomatoes measured between 45F - 48F in right side walk in cooler. PIC stated food items were prepared and placed into the unit approximately 1 hour prior to measurement. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 48F. Most food items in unit were non-PHFs. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF) shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. [COS/SA]: PHFs that have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours were voluntarily discarded. PHFs that have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours were relocated to other coolig units to cool down.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Knives stored in crevice between prep line coolers. [CA]: Food contact surfaces shall be properly stored so it cannot result in potential contamination.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Marinara sauce in (3) 20 qt plastic containers measured between 50F - 55F in middle walk in cooler. PIC uncertain which container(s) were cooked yesterday or today. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours (6 hours total). Use shallow metal pans (no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 4 inches for liquids), smaller portions, ice paddles and ice baths to assist with rapid cooling. When placing food in the refrigerator to cool, containers should be loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. [COS]: Food items were voluntarily discarded.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 6, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1. At the bar area, the dish machine was dispensing less than 50 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer. [CA]: Chlorine dish machine shall be able to dispense 50 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer at all times. Discontinue use of dish machine until it is able to dispense proper levels of sanitizer. Assess/repair as needed. 2. At the bar area, accumulation of brown residue on the interior nozzle of beverage spray observed. [CA]: Clean and sanitizer interior nozzle of beverage spray. 3. Brown and black grime observed on the interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination observed. [CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.

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 problems
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food handler training not provided during inspection. [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.

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 issues
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

1. Multiple knives stored in crevice between prep line coolers. [CA]: Food contact surfaces shall be properly stored so it cannot result in potential contamination. *REPEAT VIOLATION* 2. Utensils stored in stagnant water that measured 67F - 89F at the cook line. [CA]: Scoops and utensils shall be stored in water at 135F or above, in a clean and dry container, or in a dipper well with running water at a rate sufficient to flush away loose particles from utensils when storing in between use.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Testing method for measuring Chlorine sanitizer not provided. [CA]: Provide a testing method for measuring Chlorine sanitizer (for ex: test strips).

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 problems
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

1. Multiple boxes of food stored directly on the floor at the walk in cooler (right side). [CA]: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches elevated from the floor on approved shelving that is easily cleanable (ex. Dunnage racks) 2. Multiple open bags of food stored at the dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. At the stove top at cook line area, marinara sauce, brown sauce (with cooked vegetables), and vegetable stock measured at 90F, 79F, and 84F respectively. Food items were hot holding in a 5 inch metal pan with water. Water measured at 94F. Per Chef, all food items were reheated on stove top then hot held in the metal pan approximately 2 hours prior to measurement. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) shall be hot held at 135F or above at all times. [COS]: Chef agreed to discard food items at 2:30 pm (3 hours after it was removed from temperature control). 2. At the cook line, garlic with oil measured at 67F. Per Chef, garlic with oil has been out for approximately 2 hours prior to measurement. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) shall be cold held at 41F or below OR hot held at 135F or above at all times. [COS]: Chef agreed to discard food items at 2:30 pm (3 hours after it was removed from temperature control). Discussed Time As A Public Health Control (TPHC). TPHC guidance provided.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

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