Santa Clara County, CA

Cardenas #212 - Cremeria

Name: Cardenas #212 - Cremeria
Address: 320 N Capitol Av, Santa Clara County, CA

320 N Capitol Av

Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 20, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

MISSING SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] PROVIDE SOAP. 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.

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF THERMOMETERS NOT WORKING AT THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR; THEY SHOW 30F. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING REFRIGERATORS.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF SOUR CREAM IN CONTAINERS AT THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AT 43F. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.

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, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 17, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

FSC not available during time of inspection. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 13, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee washed dishes, changed sanitizer for 3rd compartment sink, took off gloves, without proper hand washing, put a new pair of gloves and try to open the fridge door and touch the cheese. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. [COS] Manager stopped employee and guide employee to wash hand.

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.

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Plastic bag was used as stopper for 1st compartment sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Missing bottom piece for display case door near cheese area. [CA] Repair or replace display case door. Cardboard was used as liner for shelf. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.