Santa Clara County, CA

Carl's Jr

Name: Carl's Jr
Address: 5880 Monterey Rd, Santa Clara County, CA

5880 Monterey Rd

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 9, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Hole noted in the back of the facility by the dry storage area; on ceiling panel. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. 2. Damaged cove base next to 3-compartment sink. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

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 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 30, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Under counter refrigeration next to cashier station is currently not working. Per PIC, they have reported the issue. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

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

1. Food debris noted within the walk in freezer at the time of inspection. [CA] Regularly clean to prevent accumulation of debris. 2. Damaged floor tile in front of the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. REPEAT VIOLATION. This same violation has occurred in multiple routine inspection; inspections on (12/16/24 and 3/25/24). Submit pictures to specialist for review within 6-buiness days (7/7/25). Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

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, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 16, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water within 3-compartment was measured at 108*F at the time of inspection. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at hand wash sinks (100*F). [SA] PIC raised the temperature within the unit and temperature for water is rising.

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, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source