Santa Clara County, CA

Block Coffee

Name: Block Coffee
Address: 1180 Blossom Hill Rd # 3, Santa Clara County, CA

1180 Blossom Hill Rd # 3

Last inspected Jun 23, 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

Jun 23, 2026

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3 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed the open boxes of things like sugar packets, etc stored on the floor. [CA] Remove from the floor and store on the shelves.

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floors to be soiled and turning black. Also observed used cardboard to line the floor and it is now dirty and deteriorated. The floor sink is soiled and turning brown. [CA] clean the floor and remove the cardboard. Clean the soiled floor sink.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed the used wiping cloths on the table tops. [CA] The used wiping towels must be in sanitizer between each use. [CA] corrected.

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 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 9, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K24Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Person in charge present and performing duties

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge improperly made a sanitizer for dish washing. [CA] PIC must know how to propely perform duties such as setting up the dish sink. Besides the PIC there is one other employee with only 2 days on the job here in this facility. Always wash, rinse, and sanitize with 100ppm chlorine in the sanitizer compartment.

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

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed personal belongings on shelves and in other areas of the kitchen. [CA] Install wall mounted lockers to store personal belongings inside.

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

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

There is not a FSC. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. According to the owner the other owner/business partner will sign up for the FSC exam.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source

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