Santa Clara County, CA

Carl's Jr #7025

Name: Carl's Jr #7025
Address: 1890 Mccandless Dr, Santa Clara County, CA

1890 Mccandless Dr

Last inspected Sep 24, 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

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Bag of onions and box of cheese stored on the floor in walk in fridge. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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

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criticalCode K08Other

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Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Not following time control log procedures: Sauces in cold holding including (santa fe sauce) in cold holding prep line measured at 51F. PIC stated items had been place in compartment since 9am over 4 hour mark. Sliced tomatoes were incorrectly labeled on Time temp. control. PIC stated sliced tomatoes had been placed on TPHC starting at 1PM, and had to be discarded at 5pm. Time log stated 4pm discard. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Santa Fe sauce was voluntarily condemned and discarded. Tomatoes were properly time logged.

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

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minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

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Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lacking thermometers in walk in refrigeration units. [CA] Provide thermometer in refrigeration units. Employees could not provide a probe thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

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 K05Handwashing

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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee observed dropping a bag of sauce on the floor, picked it up, then proceeded to handle other bags of sauce before being stopped. [CA] Wash hands in between switching tasks, or after potential contamination may have occurred. [COS] Instructed employee to de-glove and wash hands.

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.

Mar 11, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of brown sludge in the floor sink that the soda machines in the customer service area drain into. [CA] Clean regularly to prevent the attraction of vermin.

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.

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minorCode K44Pests

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

Inspector’s notes

Employee personal items (purse, draw string bag) stored on top of cases of soda syrup in the back kitchen area. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Guacamole with diced tomatoes measured 38F to 46F from bottom to top while maintained in the prep cooler across from the cook-line. Log observed posted to the wall, which states that guacamole is to be discarded every 12 hours. Facility shall decide if they intend to subject guacamole to temperature, or to time control, with the other being used for quality. See "Comments" below. *Note: Presence of diced tomatoes renders the guacamole a potentially hazardous food [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41F or below, or at 135F or above to prevent the growth of bacteria. [COS] Employees added ice. Guacamole with diced tomatoes remeasured at 41F or less throughout.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

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

Inspector’s notes

Door of the walk-in freezer is unable to fully close. Sheet metal on the outer, lower portion of the exterior is warped and appears to be iced in place, thus rendering the door incapable of closing. *Note: Ambient of the walk-in freezer measured at 16F [CA] Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.

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, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 11, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Fried onion rings, a fried jalapeno, and french fries measured 100F-107F in a countertop hot holding unit to the left of the cook-line. Per the PIC, the food had been cooked 1 hour prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous food intended for hot holding shall be held at or above 135F. *Note: Equipment intended for hot holding must be capable of maintaining food at or above 135F. [COS] Fried onion rings and fried pepper moved to basket hot holding units. French fries to be used within the next 3 hours (4 hours following initially being cooked).

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Large amount of sticky residue/buildup observed on the lower shelf behind the two soda dispensers in the front service area. 2. Large amount of grease/accumulated food buildup observed on the back of cooking equipment at the cook-line. [CA] Clean and sanitize the affected areas. Maintain clean to prevent the attraction of pests and/or vermin.

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, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 5, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The walk-in cooler door's gaskets are worn out and creates a gap between the door and wall. [CA] Replace the gaskets and seal the gap immediately.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf or dunnage rack.

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy slime and mold-like growth was observed on the floor sink located below the soda dispenser. There was excessive spider web buildup on the wall behind the soda dispenser as well.. [CA] Conduct a thorough and regular cleaning on the floor and wall areas.

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 K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

There was no up to date time/temperature logs for/on the diced tomato and cheese stored on the preparation table using time as a public health control method. The PIC said the products were taken from the walk-in cooler two hours ago. [CA] Any food product stored outside the safe temperature zone (room temperature) must be monitored using time/temperature log. The PIC updated the time/temperature log to use the specified food products within the next two hours (COS).