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Santa Clara County, CA

Cap't Loui

19700 Vallco Py # 150

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink located in the back prep area is not easily accessible due to being partially obstructed by equipment. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be readily accessible for employees to easily wash their hands when required.

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.

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

WIping towels are observed used, reused, and stored on prep surfaces. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Potentially hazardous foods measured at improper cold holding temperatures. Raw chicken wings and sausages overstacked in the food prep unit inserts were measured at 50-52F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F. [COS] Employee relocated the over stacked food items that were at improper temperatures and relocated them into the walk-in cooler.

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.

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minorCode K16Other

Official wording

Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days [CA] Shellstock tags shall be maintained for 90 days and kept in chronological order correlated to the date of the date the shellstock are sold or served.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Lack of hot water at the handwash sink located by the cook line. Hot water handle at the sinks faucet is in disrepair [CA] Handwash sink shall be able to provide warm water measured at 100 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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Knife observed stored with it's blade in the crevice between two refrigeration units. [CA] Knife shall be stored in a manner where the food contact surface is kept clean and protected from contamination.

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.

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minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Multiple spray bottles observed in the food prep areas and are not labeled. [CA] Spray bottles used in a food facility shall be labeled to identify it's contents.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 4, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wiping towels are used, reused, and stored on food prep surfaces. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Containers of food are stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off 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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Cooked potatoes measured at 99F are cooling inside the walk-in cooler while fully covered with a lid. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cooling shall be loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate 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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Clam chowder in the hot holding unit is measured at 116F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when hot holding shall be held at or above 135F. [COS] Employee was unsure how long the food was out of temperature and voluntarily discarded the food. Minor violation: The following potentially hazardous foods inside the walk-in cooler was measured at improper cold holding temperatures: sausage, noodles, and raw shell eggs measured at 46-48F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.

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 K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Spray bottle near the prep area is not labeled. [CA] Spray bottles used in a food facility shall be labeled to identify it's contents.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Drain line from ice machine extends into the floor sink. [CA] Provide a minimum of a 1 inch air gap between the end of the drain line and the rim of the floor sink to protect equipment from back flow contamination.

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, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

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