Santa Clara County, CA

Amato

Name: Amato
Address: 6081 Meridian Av 60, Santa Clara County, CA

6081 Meridian Av 60

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 24, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The wall and the ceiling in the large walk in have begun to accumulate black mildew-like growth. [CA] Clean and sanitize the walls and ceiling in the walk in cooler.

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

The paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Keep the paper towel dispenser full. [COS] The employee refilled the dispenser.

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.

Jun 4, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The warewashing sink is missing the handle to control the on and off from the spray arm to the faucet so the faucet does not turn on. [CA] Replace the missing handle for the spray arm and faucet control. [COS] The owner came to fix the handle on the dish washing handle. It is now 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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The walk in refrigerator is accumulating black spots on the walls and ceiling. The shelves in the walk in refrigerator have accumulated grime. [CA] Clean and sanitize the walk in and the shelves.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 1, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The dish sink is missing a faucet handle. [CA] Replace/repair the dish sink faucet handle.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

The bulk food bin for the rice flour is not labeled. [CA] Please label each bulk food bin with the contents.

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

There is not a food safety certificate or food handler card available upon request. [CA] At least one employee must have a food handler card and all other employees that prepare food must have a food handler card.

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, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source