Santa Clara County, CA

Alternative Cafe (Wilcox H.S. C.H.Am.P.)

Name: Alternative Cafe (Wilcox H.S. C.H.Am.P.)
Address: 3250 Monroe St, Santa Clara County, CA

3250 Monroe St

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 11, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed accumulation of dust in ventilation above cooking stations. [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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the sanitizer dispenser at the 3-compartment sink and the mechanical dishwasher is in disrepair. PIC manually set up the 3-compartment sink during inspection. [CA] Repair nonfunctional equipment. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.

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.

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criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

At the two automatic handwash stations, measured the maximum water temperatures at 114F and 121F. The water temperature is not readily adjustable. [CA] Water shall be supplied at handwash stations from 100-108F. [SA] Nearby handwash stations with adjustable faucets are available for use.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 17, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed drainpipes from the dishwasher and 3-compartment sink extend directly into the floor sink. [CA] Provide air gap between the drain pipes and floor sink that is at least twice the diameter of the inlet and no less than 1 inch.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Hood filters show buildup [CA] Clean the hood filters

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Quat sanitizer 50 ppm in the three-compartment sink [CA] Maintain quat sanitizer level at 200 ppm - Corrected

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at both hand sinks premix faucets 132F [CA] Maintain hot water at 100F - 108F.

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.