Santa Clara County, CA

Britton Middle School

Name: Britton Middle School
Address: 80 W Central Av, Santa Clara County, CA

80 W Central Av

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 16, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Mop was not hung properly at mop sink. [CA] Hang mop in a position to facilitate air drying.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Pepperoni pizza observed at hot holding line is not protected (lids, seals, etc.). REPEAT VIOLATION.[CA] Provide food protection (sneeze guard).

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Eating utensils was stored improperly in holder with mouth contact portion facing upward. [CA] Eating utensil handles must be faced upward.

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, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 10, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Open food such as pizza on self service line without protection (lids, covers, sneeze guards). [CA] Cover and protect food.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Hot water in mechanical warewash machine measured at 150F. [CA] Ensure hot water measures at a minimum of 160F for the final rinse cycle; repair, adjust or replace if needed.

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, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 9, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed uncovered pizza hot holding at the self-service area. [CA] Protect foods; recommend covering or using sneezeguards.

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, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 28, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observed potentially hazardous foods located in hot holding units that measured in the temperature danger zone (teryaki chicken 131F). [CA] Repair, adjust or replace hot hold unit to keep PHFs at proper temperature.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at mechanical warewash machine measured at 151F. REPEAT VIOLATION. [CA] Ensure water temperature reaches 160F.

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

minorCode K31Contamination

Official wording

Consumer self service does prevent contamination

Inspector’s notes

Facility serves open food in hot holding self-service unit and does not use lids or sneezeguards for food protection. [CA] Ensure food is protected with a lid or sneezeguards.

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 contamination

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source