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Santa Clara County, CA

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill

1011 E Capitol Ex

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

MISSING ONE FOOD HANDLER'S CARD FOR A FOOD EMPLOYEE. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND FOOD HANDLER'S 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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND CHICKEN AND SALMON AT 120F STORED IN THE UPRIGHT 2 DOOR WARMER. FOUND MACARONI AT 103F AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLLARD GREENS AT 92F AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. REHEAT TO 165F WITHIN 2 HRS AND HOT HOLD AT 135F MINIMUM. PER OPERATOR; THE FOOD HAS BEEN IN THIS UNIT FOR LESS THAN AN HOUR.

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 temperature
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND A COUPLE OF LARGE CONTAINERS FOR THE FLOUR AND RICE WITH BROKEN LIDS. [CA] REPLACE THE LIDS.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: ONE LIGHT AT THE HOOD IS NOT WORKING. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.

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 issues
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND A TRAY WITH CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] COVER FOOD AFTER IT HAS COOLED.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 24, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

ONE LIGHT AT THE HOOD IS NOT WORKING. [CA]PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.

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 issues
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A TRAY WITH CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] COVER FOOD AFTER IT HAS COOLED.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND RICE SCOOPS AND KNIVES STORED IN WARM WATER. [CA] DO NOT STORE UTENSILS IN WARM WATER.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF LARGE CONTAINERS FOR THE FLOUR AND SALT BROKEN. [CA] REPLACE THE LIDS.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

PERMIT FEE HAS NOT BEEN PAID. YOU HAVE 48 HRS TO PAY TO AVOID CLOSURE. [CA] PROVIDE PAYMENT.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CHICKEN, AND FISH AT 113F IN THE 2 DOOR WARMER. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. REHEAT TO 165F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND KEEP AT 135F OR ABOVE. NOTE: PER OPERATOR; THE FOOD HAS BEEN IN THE WARMER FOR LESS THAN ONE HOUR.

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 temperature
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND GAPS UNDER THE BACK DOOR GREATER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH. [CA] REDUCE THE GAPS TO LESS THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source

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