Santa Clara County, CA

Aloft San Jose Cupertino

Name: Aloft San Jose Cupertino
Address: 4241 Moorpark Av, Santa Clara County, CA

4241 Moorpark Av

Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 5, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

1) Equipment drain lines observed to extend into the floor sink. Drain line for the dishwasher and drain line for the ice machine. [CA] Provide a minimum of a 1 inch air gap between the end of equipment drain lines and the rim of the floor sink to protect equipment from backflow contamination. 2) Containers placed under ice machine are being used to capture condensate draining from the unit. [CA] Repair plumbing of the equipment so that condensate drains into the floor sink rather than into containers.

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 problems

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the three compartment sink was measured at a maximum of 116F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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 problems

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Sausage patty located in the food prep unit is measured at 48F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.

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, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 9, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer for dishwasher in the kitchen was measured at 0 ppm. [CA] Chlorine sanitizer shall be maintained at 50 ppm for mechanical dishwasher. [SA] Dishwasher was not in use at time of inspection, operator will complete the sanitizing step using the three compartment sink or dishwasher at the bar.

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

Multiple dead cockroaches observed on glue traps located under the two compartment sink in the kitchen. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of vermin and vermin debris. Remove dead vermin then clean and sanitize area. Did not observed evidence of vermin anywhere else in the kitchen. Reviewed most recent pest control service report from December 15th that notes no activity.

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.

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Inside the reach-in cooler, observed raw beef patty stored above ready-to-eat foods. [CA] Store raw foods separate or below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Pressurized cylinders are not securely fastened to a rigid structure.[CA]Pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid surface.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food Safety Certificate for Manager is not available. [CA] Food facility shall have at least one valid Food Safety Certificate for Managers available for review.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 13, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Black mold-like substance observed in the nozzle of the soda gun at the bar. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize food contact equipment. [COS] Employee cleaned and sanitized the nozzle. Minor violation Chlorine sanitizer at the dishwasher was measured at 25 ppm. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Inside the reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs are stored above ready-to-eat foods. [CA] Store raw food items separate or below ready-to-eat foods.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food Safety Certificate for Manager is expired. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 13, 2025 · Original Source