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Santa Clara County, CA

Burger King #7196

6467 Almaden Ex

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 4, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

The lighting in the walk in is very dim and a flash light must be use in order to see properly. [CA] These light bulbs must be replaced with brighter bulbs in order to see all items in the walk in properly.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The facility has many not working and/or used equipment due to the other store closing. [CA] Remove the unused equipment from the facility.

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, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 26, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Cardboard is being used to line the floor and shelf. [CA] Discontinue using cardboard in this manner. [COS] The manager removed the cardboard.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observed the ice machine drain pipe in the floor sink. [CA] Provide an air gap between the pipe and the floor sink. [COS] The manager raised the pipe.

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 problems
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

There is not an employee with a FSC. Not all employees that are cooking have food handler cards. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. At least one employee must have a valid FSC.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The restroom hand sink and the kitchen hand sink took about 3 minutes to get hot. [CA] Adjust ht e sinks so that the water becomes proper temperature while washing hands.

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 problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed 4 large equipment that are no longer being used. [CA] Remove the unused equipment from inside the kitchen. Observed the protection stickers still on the freezer. [CA] Remove the stickers as they are deteriorated and not meant to be left on.

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, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Nov 1, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Observed the dish sink to give d102 degrees F water. [CA] The temperature must reach 120 degrees F.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The dish washing sink only reached 100 degrees F. [CA] The dish washing sink must reach 120 degrees F.

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 problems
minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

The sink in the restroom does not work. [CA] Repair the sink in the restroom. There is another restroom that is available for use.

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
criticalCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee eating in the kitchen then begin working without washing hands. Then washed hands in sink that does not have hot water and dried hands on pants. [CA] The dish sink can be used with the soap and paper towels. Wash hands properly and after eating before returning to work.

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 problems
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The hand washing sink in the kitchen does not give warm water. [CA] The water must reach 100 degrees F at the hand sink. According to the employee they are coming today to repair the hot water. The dish sink reached 100degrees F and may be used for proper hand washing. The employee placed the soap and paper towels at the dish washing sink

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

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