Routine Inspection
Jun 16, 2026
1 recorded violation
Official wording
Consumer self service does prevent contamination
Inspector’s notes
Sneeze guards don't fully cover open food displayed for customer self service at the serving line. [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. [COS] Food rearranged to be fully under the sneeze guards.
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, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source