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Santa Clara County, CA

Breaktime Cafe & Tea

199 E Campbell Av

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 17, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Small flies observed around floor sink at front line prep area. [CA]: Remove flies in a safe and legal manner. Maintain facility free from vermin. Remove any standing water.

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 K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Household pest repellent spray stored at mop sink area. [CA]: Remove unapproved household pest repellent spray from the facility.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. Personal cellphone stored on a clean strainer equipment by 3 comp sink. 2. Personal and unsecured beverage stored on 3 comp sink drain board while staff was actively preparing food. No direct contamination observed. 3. Personal beverages stored above 2 door under counter cooler. Personal items stored on surface where food preparation is conducted. [CA]: No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces. Employees shall not eat in food preparation areas.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Multiple open bags of food at dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Facility has a fryer (AUTOFRY, MOTION TECHNOLOGY INC, MODEL #: MTI-10XL) underneath a type 2 hood. Unit is used for cooking/frying raw popcorn chicken, raw chicken and vegetable gyoza, fries, and cheese sticks. This unit is self contained but there is no application submitted to the department regarding exemption for no mechanical ventilation. [CA]: Permit owner shall submit the following: 1. Completed application for exemption from mechanical ventilation (application provided on site) 2. A statement from licensed mechanical engineer confirming that the equipment does not produce toxic gases, smoke, grease, vapors, or heat when operated under maximum use conditions using the specific menu items of the facility.

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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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Utensils stored in stagnant water without temperature control. [CA]: Scoops and utensils shall be stored in water at 135F or above, in a clean and dry container, or in a dipper well with running water at a rate sufficient to flush away loose particles from utensils when storing in between use.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Brown and pink buildup on the interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination. [CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.

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, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 7, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

At the cook line next to induction burner, boba scoop was stored in stagnant water. [CA]: Scoops and utensils shall be stored in water at 135F or above, in a clean and dry container, or in a dipper well with running water at a rate sufficient to flush away loose particles from utensils when storing in between use.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

At the dry storage rack area, multiple dry open bags of dry food were observed. [CA]: Ensure all open bags of dry food are immediately transferred to food grade containers or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K24Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Person in charge present and performing duties

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge was present at the time of inspection. [CA]: There shall be a designated person in charge in the facility during all hours of operation.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

At the 3 compartment sink, the sanitizer solution at the sanitizer basin measured at 0 ppm. No active ware-washing/sanitizing during inspection. Dispenser was dispensing 0 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer. [CA]: Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds. Assess/adjust chlorine dispenser as needed. [COS]: Facility has Chlorine sanitizer. Employee set up 3 compartment sink with 100 PPM of Chlorine sanitizer solution.

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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

In the 1 door reach in at the front service line, multiple containers of vietnamese coffee (with condensed milk) measured at approximately 56 F - 57F was in sealed containers. Per Staff, beverage started cooling down approximately 4 hours prior to measurement. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours (6 hours total). When placing food in the refrigerator to cool, containers should be loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. [COS]: Employee loosely covered beverage containers.

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
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Personal lotion and unsecured personal beverage stored on top of under counter cooler. [CA]: Personal items shall be stored in a designated area separate from food and food contact surfaces.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

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