Routine Inspection
Mar 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Applied Materials Scott Cafe
3101 Scott Bl
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 22, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
PHFs inside grab n go cooler measured to be 44F (see measured observations). Ambient temperature of cooler measured to be 43F. Per operator cooler was broken is morning. Refrigerator technician observed to be working on cooler. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PHFs were discarded (see VC&D report). Cooler shall only be used for nonPHF beverages and new prepackaged PHFs shall be stored in small 1 door grab n go cooler in dining area.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The two ice machine drain line pipes are floor mounted and routed across the walk-way between the rear kitchen area. [CA] Reroute ice machine drain lines in a approved way. All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.
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 problemsminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The employee restroom paper towel dispenser is non-functional. [CA] Repair paper towel 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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
The 3 compartment sink drains are slow draining. [CA] Clear drains/ grease trap so that it is free flowing.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 18, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
FSC is expired. [CA]Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
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 issuesminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Hot plate observed use to sauté vegetables in back area out of hood. [CA] Keep all cooking equipment under hood and cooking shall under under hood. Space observed available under Type I hood in front area. Place hot place next to griddle under front hood.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility missing test stripes for lactic acid sanitizer at 3-comp sink. Only chlorine test stripes observed to be provided for upright dishwasher. [CA] Provide testing materials for all sanitizer methods.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source