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Santa Clara County, CA

Capitol Valero

1898 N Capitol Av

Last inspected Apr 22, 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.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

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, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 15, 2026

Conditional Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

The three compartment sink shared with the repair shop is flooding. [CA] Please dispose gray water properly. Until the gray water is disposed properly, the station's operation shall be limited to selling prepackaged food products.

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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

There were no paper towel and soap supplies on the three compartment warewash sink which also is being used as a handwash sink. [CA] Provide soap and paper towel supplies for the handwash immediately. The person in charge refilled the supplies (COS).

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There is a heavy dirt and slime buildup on the three compartment warewash sink. [CA] Conduct a thorough cleaning on the sink immediately.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The maximum warm water temperature on the three compartment warewash was measured at 65 oF. [CA] Raise the water temperature on the handwash sink to 120 oF immediately. Until the water temperature is raised to 120 oF, the station SHALL NOT sale any open drinks.

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, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 3, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Current Environmental Health permit was not posted on public view. [CA] The most current Environmental Health permit must be posted on public view at all the time. Copy of the most recent inspection report was not found on file. [CA] Copy of the most recent inspection report must be kept on file and should be given to anyone for review upon request.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There is a heavy dirt and slime buildup on the three compartment warewash sink. [CA] Conduct a thorough cleaning on the sink immediately.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

There were no paper towel and soap supplies on the three compartment warewash sink which also is being used as a handwash sink. [CA] Provide soap and paper towel supplies for the handwash immediately. The person in charge refilled the supplies (COS).

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 3, 2025 · Original Source

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