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Santa Clara County, CA

Applebee's

5690 Cottle Rd

Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 7, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Paper towels were not provided in dispensers. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers.

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 18, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Major: No paper towels available in paper towel dispenser near preparation area. Sensor was also observed inoperable. Minor: Sensor on paper towel dispenser next to warewash station was observed inoperable. [CA] Repair paper towel dispensers and ensure paper towels are stocked at all handwash stations at all times. [SA] Additional kitchen handwash station is available for employee use while dispensers are being repaired.

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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer in bar dishwasher measured at 25ppm. [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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source

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