Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 7, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Blossom Hill Liquor
5489 Snell Av # 10
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 2, 2025
Conditional Pass
9 recorded violations
minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Warm water at handwash in restroom measured 74F after allowing water to run. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
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 problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed brown mold like substance on panels behind three compartment sink. [CA] Clean and sanitize walls behind three compartment sink and maintain in good condition.
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 problemsminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
Current Environmental Health permit was not posted at time of inspection. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
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 issuesminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings in back storage area by the three compartment sink. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings.
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 insectsminorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
Resteroom door was not self closing. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors. Repair/replace door.
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 problemscriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Facility did not have sanitizer available at time of inspection. [CA] Sanitizer must be provided at all times during operation. [COS] PIC provided bleach.
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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Soap and paper towels were not provided at three compartment sink (used for handwashing). Soap dispenser was full but not working, paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in working dispenser and paper towels in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. Minor - Bar soap provided in restroom. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine test strips were not provided at time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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 problemscriticalCode K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
Observed interior panel of ice machine with black mold like substance. Observed water dripping over mold like substance and onto the ice below. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] PIC cleaned and sanitized ice machine. Maintain ice machine free of mold like substance to prevent contamination of ice.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source