Santa Clara County, CA

Beer Union San Jose - Ta - Gate 8

Name: Beer Union San Jose - Ta - Gate 8
Address: 1701 Airport Bl # A2450, Santa Clara County, CA

1701 Airport Bl # A2450

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 13, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks test strips for chlorine sanitizer. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Above the walk-in cooler, observed wall panels are missing and the ceiling or attic area is exposed. [CA] Seal all gaps in the facility. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest entrance and harborage.

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

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

At the mechanical dishwasher in the bar and in the kitchen, measured the sanitizer concentration at 0 ppm chlorine during active warewashing. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse with a concentration of 50 ppm chlorine, or as per manufacturer's specifications. [SA] Facility to use the 3-compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils until the mechanical dishwasher is repaired. Employees set up the 3-compartment sink with sink and surface sanitizer during inspection.

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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 4, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Knife found stored wedged between preparation refrigerator and preparation table. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of single use paper towels at hand wash sink in mid kitchen. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

Handle at 3 compartment sink is leaking. [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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 18, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Clean knife found stored wedged between preparation refrigerators. [CA] All cleaned utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least six inches above the floor.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of single use paper towels at hand wash station in service area. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

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.