Follow-Up Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Almaden Arco
4995 Almaden Ex
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Conditional Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food manager certification was not available at time of inspection. [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 issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Pico de gallo in cold holding insert measured 70F. Per time marking on inserts, it was placed 6 hours prior to temperature measurement. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Pico de gallo was VC&D by employee. TPHC form provided for PHF foods.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Soap and paper towels were not provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. [CA] Provide soap and paper towels in dispensers at all times during operation. [COS] PIC placed soap in a cup and a roll of paper towels near handwash sink.
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 problemscriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observe black and pink mold like substance on interior panel of ice machine with water dripping onto the ice below. Facility bags ice for customers use. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain to prevent accumulation. [COS] PIC discarded ice in three compartment sink. PIC cleaned and sanitized ice machine.
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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Warm water in restroom measured 60F after allowing the water to run for some time. The water temperature did not increase. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source