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Santa Clara County, CA

Carry Nations

8 N Santa Cruz Av

Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Dec 9, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

At the 3 compartment sink, in the sanitizing compartment, measured quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 100 PPM. [CA] Ensure quaternary ammonium sanitizer for manual warewashing is maintained at 200 PPM to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food safety manager's certificate and food handler cards unavailable for review. [CA] Ensure at least one valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained and available for review. All other employees that handle food (drinks) shall obtain food handler cards.

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.

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

In the men's restroom, observed toilet paper stored outside of the toilet paper dispenser. [CA] Ensure toilet paper is provided in the toilet paper dispenser.

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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criticalCode K13Contamination

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Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

At the bar, observed fruit flies in 5 bottles of alcohol. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. Ensure alcohol bottles are frequently inspected for contaminants. [COS] Operator VC&D 5 bottles of alcohol.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 18, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food safety manager's certificate and food handler cards unavailable for review. [CA] Ensure a valid food safety manger's certificate is obtained and posted within the facility. All other employees that handle food shall obtain food handler cards. Food safety manager's certificate and food handler cards shall be available for review.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed cracks and crevices underneath the bar counter along the edges. [CA] Ensure edges on the underside of the bar counter are sealed to prevent possible harborage 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

At the basement storage area, in the ice machine, observed mold-like growth on the inner panel. In the walk-in refrigerator for beer kegs, observed mold-like growth on the dispensing lines. [CA] Ensure all food contact surfaces are frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible contamination. At the bar, in the 3 compartment sink, measured quaternary ammonia sanitizer between 0 PPM and 100 PPM. [CA] Ensure quaternary ammonia sanitizer is provided at 200 PPM to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment.

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, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source

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