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Cam Street Food & Tea

3005 Silver Creek Rd # 174

Last inspected Apr 24, 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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5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 24, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SPRAY CLEANER STORED ON TOP OF A CONTAINER WITH SUGAR. [CA] STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A CELL PHONE STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BAFFLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AT THE HOOD. [CA] CLEAN THE BAFFLES MORE OFTEN.

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 K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

FOUND WASTEWATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] DISCARD THE WASTEWATER IN THE SANITARY SEWER.

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

MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS WITHIN 2 WEEKS.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SAC OF SUGAR STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

FOUND THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] STORE THE ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE NOT TOUCHING THE ICE OR STORE IT OUTSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND COOKING USING A PROPANE TANK AND A SINGLE BURNER STOVE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] DISCONTINUE USING THE PROPANE TANK AND BURNER TO COOK. USE THE EXISTING STOVE. REMOVE THE PROPANE TANK FROM THE PREMISES.

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, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 20, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A LEAK AT THE MOP SINK. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MISSING LOCKERS FOR THE EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS. [CA] PROVIDE LOCKERS AND FASTEN THEM TO THE WALL. FOUND THE MOP IN THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.

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, May 20, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jan 6, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES ALONGSIDE THE WALL. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY MICE OR MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FACILITY, CONTINUE WORKING ON MOVING THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE MICE MAY BE HIDING OR COMING IN. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE MICE DROPPINGS OR MICE SECRETIONS. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING A PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE A TREATMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $298 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR. CALL MARCELA AT 408-687-3451 WHEN READY FOR A RE-INSPECTION.

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, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jan 6, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 3, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

11 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A BAG WITH TRASH AND A BOX STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA BLOCKING IT. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALLTIMES.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A NON COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC STOVE. [CA] REMOVE THE STOVE.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOOR ON A REGULAR BASIS.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

PAYMENT FOR THE PERMIT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO PROVIDE A VALID PERMIT TO OPERATE. [CA] PAY PERMIT FEE.

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
criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF CANNED GOODS, PREPACKAGED DRY GOODS AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE HALLWAY ON THE SIDE. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY MICE OR MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE MICE MAY BE HIDING OR COMING IN. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE MICE DROPPINGS OR MICE SECRETIONS. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING A PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE A TREATMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $298 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR. CALL MARCELA AT 408-687-3451 WHEN READY FOR A RE-INSPECTION.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

THE OPERATOR HAS BLOCKED OFF THE 3RD COMPARTMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] ENSURE THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PROPER WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ON THE FLOOR, COUNTERS, TABLES AND DRY SHELVES. [CA] REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND TRASH. THE FLOORS MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR CLEANING AS WELL AS THE COUNTER SURFACES. FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A JACKET AND A PURSE STORED NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS ON THE SHELF IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

ONE LIGHT AT THE HOOD DOES NOT WORK. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL DRY FOOD ITEMS (IE: ONIONS, SUGAR, RICE) STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.[CA] KEEP FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

FOUND WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] REMOVE THE WATER AND DISCARD IN A SANITARY SEWER.

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, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source

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