Santa Clara County, CA

Applebee's

Name: Applebee's
Address: 51 Curtner Av, Santa Clara County, CA

51 Curtner Av

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 8, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer measured 0ppm at bar warewash machine. Not actively in use. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] Operator replaced empty sanitizer bottle, warewash machine was primed, and chlorine remeasured at 50ppm.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the prep cooler - top insert, cooked rice measured 45F. Container was overfilled. Per operator, cooked rice was stored in the prep cooler less than two hours prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held cold at 41°F or below. Ensure stainless steel inserts are not filled above the maximum fill line. [SA] Food employee removed top portion of rice from container.

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.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1) Ceiling leak observed near warewash machine. 2) Faucet leak observed at 2 comp prep sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. Note: Plumber arrived on site during inspection.

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, Jul 8, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jan 14, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 13, 2026

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

4 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy accumulation of food debris observed on kitchen floors, behind cooking equipment and refrigerators. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize areas to prevent buildup.

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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criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Dead mouse under booth table in dining area. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. Yes 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani Sircar. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Hoang Nguyen, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1) Leak observed below ice bin in bar area. 2) Ceiling leak observed in service area near soda machine. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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.

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minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigeration units are lacking thermometers. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.

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, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 20, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Bottles/mixers stored in ice used for customer beverages. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Marinara sauce and cheese sauce held at preparation table measured >41F,<135F,<2hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

In plain English

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minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee observed touching face and proceeded to put on gloves. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.

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.

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Urinal in mens restroom is in disrepair. [CA] Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 20, 2025 · Original Source