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Santa Clara County, CA

Applied Materials Bowers Cafe

3090 Bowers Av

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K37Other

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Vending machines

Inspector’s notes

Observed two vending machines dispensing Potentially Hazardous Foods are not permitted by this department. [CA] Vending machines shall meet applicable requirements and obtain approval by this Department. Immediately cease and desist the use of vending machines.

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 28, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed active leak in plumbing underneath the 2-compartment sink. [CA] Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.

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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 K37Other

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Vending machines

Inspector’s notes

Observed two vending machines on-site that are dispensing Potentially Hazardous Foods (sandwiches, etc) that do not appear to be certified by this Department. [CA] Vending machines shall meet applicable requirements and obtain approval by this Department. The owner's name, address, and telephone number shall be posted.

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed the handle of working, serving utensils stored directly inside trays of food inside the refrigeration unit and in the hot holding station. [CA] Store utensils in such a way to prevent direct hand contamination with food.

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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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 6, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Measured high temperature sanitizer at 143F at warewash machine. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (or manufacturer's instruction). [SA] Three compartment sink will be used until warewash machine is repaired. All utensils that have been run through the wareawsh machine shall be sanitized at the thee compartment sink.

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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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of grease and debris on hood and hood filters. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and filters of accumulations.

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, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

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