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Santa Clara County, CA

California Fish Grill

1200 El Paseo De Saratoga # 100

Last inspected Jul 1, 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 1, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* The mechanical dish machine is located under the soiled/pre-wash drainboard. [CA]: The mechanical dish machine shall be under the AIR DRY drainboard. Either relocate the dishwasher to be under the other drainboard OR relocate the rinser, sink labels, detergent and sanitizer dispensers so the ware-washing process is from right to left.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Single use towels stuck within dispenser at hand sink station located at cook line. Nearby hand sink with operable single use towel dispenser available. [CA]: All hand sinks shall have operable dispensers capable of providing single use towels at all times. [COS]: Dispenser was adjusted and observed properly dispensing single use towels.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the prep line cooler at cook line, multiple Potentially Hazardous Food measured between 56F - 63F, all placed in the unit approximately 4 hours prior to measurement. Ambient temperature of unit measured at approximately 61F. Assistant manager stated unit was turned off. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. [COS]: Potentially Hazardous Food that measured above 41F for 4 hours or more were voluntarily discarded.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of prep line cooler at cook line measured at approximately 61F. [CA]: All cooling units shall be able to cold hold PHFs at 41F or below. Repair/adjust/asses unit as needed. [SA]: Ice bath will be conducted on the prep top well portion of the unit. Under counter portion shall not be used for PHFs until it is properly working. Discussed to monitor unit if it's able to cold hold PHFs after turning 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
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Washed and wet containers stacked on top of each other at ware-washing area. [CA]: Equipment and utensils must be properly air dried after sanitizing and prior to stacking.

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, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 22, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The mechanical dish machine is located under the soiled/pre-wash drainboard. [CA]: The mechanical dish machine shall be under the AIR DRY drainboard. Either relocate the dishwasher to be under the other drainboard OR relocate the rinser, sink labels, detergent and sanitizer dispensers so the ware-washing process is from right to left.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Washed and wet plastic bins stacked on top of each other at ware-washing area. [CA]: Equipment and utensils must be properly air dried after sanitizing and prior to stacking.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Maximum water temperature at women's restroom non-adjustable hand sink measured at 112F. [CA]: Water temperature at nonadjustable hand sinks shall be maintained between 100F - 108F.

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, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source

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