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Santa Clara County, CA

Bitter Buck

30 E Santa Clara St # 170

Last inspected Sep 11, 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 11, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Facility was using an induction burner to cook a marinara sauce for meatballs without proper ventilation. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors.

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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.

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minorCode K48Other

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Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility has not had a final inspection for their plan check service request for a minor remodel. [CA] Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org to schedule the final inspection report.

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

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Meat pies in the bottom section of the prep cooler were measured between 55-60F. Per cook, they were delivered by Sweet Dragin Baking Company yesterday. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Meat pies were discarded.

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.

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minorCode K27Other

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw shelled eggs were found stored above produce in the upright cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 8, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The acrylic wall panels in the restrooms are not sealed. [CA] The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. Seal the panels to make them washable.

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.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water throughout the facility measured at a maximum of 117F. [CA] An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. Hot water shall measure at 120F minimum.

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.

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Both of the restroom doors have the self closing device in disrepair. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Repair or replace the self closing devices.

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.

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minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility has added a Merry Chef oven without going through plan check. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans for approval before starting any new construction or remodeling of any facility for use as a retail food facility.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 8, 2025 · Original Source

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