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Santa Clara County, CA

California Pizza Kitchen

3535 Monroe St

Last inspected Jul 28, 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 28, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Observed the cold water knob at the handwash station across from the main cook line is nonfunctional. Measured the hot water above 108F. Nearby handwash stations with functional water knobs are available for use. [CA] Water at handwash stations shall be supplied from 100-108F as measured from the faucet.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed cooking equipment (insert containers, etc.) stored directly outside of the facility. [CA] Equipment and utensils shall be stored in a sanitary condition inside the enclosed food facility.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee personal belongings (cell phones and purses) stored directly on food preparation counters or on food storage shelves. [CA] Employee's personal effects shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Actively working employee lacks food handler certification for review. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment as a food handler. Food handler cards shall be available for review.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 24, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility's test strips for sanitizer (Sink and Surface Sanitizer) have expired. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed handwash facility near the front entrance (next to cook line) is lacking paper towels. Another handwash sink was available nearby and was fully stocked with soap and paper towels. [CA] Handwash sinks shall be supplied with soap and paper towels at all times. [COS] PIC stocked the handwash facility with paper 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
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed several gnats in the back area, nearby the janitorial sink and syrup storage. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

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

At the cook line, observed tray of cooked chicken stored on top of the trash can. [CA] Food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination. [COS] Tray of chicken was relocated to food preparation counter.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

At the preparation line inserts, measured cut tomato at 41-47F and cheddar cheese at 45-49F. Per PIC, foods were transferred from the walk-in cooler less than 4 hours prior to temperature measurement. The cut tomato was stored in a double stacked, plastic container. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] The cut tomato was removed from the double container. The cut tomato and cheddar cheese were relocated to the drawer refrigeration for rapid cooling.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source

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