Santa Clara County, CA

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Name: Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Address: 55 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd, Santa Clara County, CA

55 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 2, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The dish machine was giving oppm chlorine. [CA] The machine must be at 50ppm chlorine, The sanitizer bottle was empty and changed out.

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

There is not a probe thermometer. [CA] Obtain and use the probe thermometer for hot holding.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The water in the dish sink comes out at 112 degrees F maximum. [CA] The water must reach 120 degrees F.

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, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 11, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The hand washing sink is difficult to get to. [CA] Move over the items next to it to provide space so that it is more easily accessible for hand washing.

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

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The milk is at 54- 60 degrees F. liquid eggs 43 degrees F. Seems the temperature is going down in the unit while writing the report. The only other refrigerator is a small break room refrigerator for the employees personal items. The gallon of milk was discarded. [CA] PHFs must be held at 41 degrees F maximum. Be sure all PHFs in the refrigerator are being held at 41 degrees F maximum. Place in the freezer if the unit is not holding food at 41 degrees F maximum.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 17, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed towel and scissors in the hand sink. [CA] Discontinue placing any items in the hand sink. Keep it clear and accessible for hand washing only.

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

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed used wiping towels not in sanitizer bucket. [CA] Keep the wiping towels in sanitizer between each use.

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, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source