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Santa Clara County, CA

Bloomenergy Cafe

4353 N 1st St

Last inspected Jul 6, 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

Jul 6, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K31Contamination

Official wording

Consumer self service does prevent contamination

Inspector’s notes

Cookies out for self service observed to be unprotected. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Fryer observed on countertop. Facility doesn't have hood. Per PIC, fryer was previously used crispy frozen chicken tenders. [CA] Facility shall remove equipment and all cooking equipment shall be underneath ventilation hood.

In plain English

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1. Measured sanitizer concentration in the 3-compartment sink at 0 ppm. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. 2. Measured final rinse temperature of the dishwasher consistently at 130F. Observed active warewashing using the dishwasher during inspection. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F, or as per manufacturer's specifications. [SA] PIC manually set up the 3-compartment sink with sanitizer during inspection. Measured quaternary ammonia concentration at 200 ppm. Dishes were manually sanitized.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed three pressurized cylinder tanks stored in the front food preparation area/service line without a chain. [CA] Pressurized cylinders shall be securely stored and attached to a rigid structure.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

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