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Santa Clara County, CA

Central Kitchen

951 Piedmont Rd

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 27, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop handle is touching ice. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice. [COS] Scoop was placed on ice scoop holder.

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, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 13, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Walk-in cooler fan covers and ceiling have accumulation of dust. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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, Oct 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 23, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Torn and deteriorated plastic wrap on the hose for soup pot at cookline. [CA] Remove plastic wrap to prevent physical contamination.

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, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source

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