Santa Clara County, CA

Best Artisan Empanadas

Name: Best Artisan Empanadas
Address: 533 E Campbell Av, Santa Clara County, CA

533 E Campbell Av

Last inspected Aug 11, 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 11, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATIONS* Multiple containers of food stored directly on the floor at back prep area, in walk in cooler, and in walk in freezer. [CA]: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches elevated from the floor on approved shelving that is easily cleanable (ex. Dunnage racks) Open bags of dry food stored at food storage areas. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

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

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Unused/inoperable under counter dish machine under 3 comp sink. [CA]: The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Multiple food handler training certificates are expired. [CA]: Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire

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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

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Prep sink drain line observed draining into the mop sink. [CA]: Waste water shall be properly disposed of indirectly through an approved floor sink connected to an approved sewer system.

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, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 10, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Garlic with oil (chimichurri) on top of prep line unit measured at 74F. Per Staff, chimichurri was removed from temperature control approximately 3.5 hours prior to measurement. Staff stated chimichurri is usually stored in the refrigerator, taken out and left in room temperature for approximately 4 hours, then relocated back to the refrigerator to cool down. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. [SA]: Chimichurri was time marked to be discarded on the 4th hour after it was removed from temperature control. Time As A Public Health Control (TPHC) written procedures provided. Completed TPHC document to be sent to Specialist via email at Princess.Lagana@deh.sccgov.org.

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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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Dead cockroaches found on glue trap underneath 3 comp sink. No live activity found after thorough inspection. Pest control report provided to Specialist. [CA]: Eliminate evidence of cockroach in a safe, effective and legal manner. Ensure food and food contact surfaces are protected from possible contamination at all times. Continue to follow pest control service recommendations and monitor for vermin activity. Seal all cracks, crevices, and gaps under any exterior doors to prevent entry and harborage of vermin.

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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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Open bag of flour stored at dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

One of the restrooms is being used to store food contact surfaces such as takeout food containers. [CA]: Food contact surfaces shall not be stored in unapproved areas such as the restroom. Food shall be stored in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, 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 K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer in the sanitizer bucket at front prep line measured greater than 200 ppm. [CA]: Chlorine sanitizer level within the sanitizer bucket shall be maintained at 100 ppm.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source

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