Santa Clara County, CA

Chavez Supermarket-Deli/Bakery

Name: Chavez Supermarket-Deli/Bakery
Address: 2670 Monterey Hy, Santa Clara County, CA

2670 Monterey Hy

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 7, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

3 door under counter cooler is lacking a hanging thermometer. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.

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)Accumulation of dust buildup observed on ceiling vents/panels. 2) Accumulation of dust buildup on walk in cooler ceiling, fan guards, and walls. [CA] Ceiling vents and panels shall be kept clean and in good repair. Routinely clean walls, ceilings, and fan guards in walk in cooler to prevent buildup.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Water temperature at the 3 comp sink(bakery) measured 110F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Food employee observed washing dishes, then proceeded to preparation area to stir a container of chocolate. [CA] When switching tasks, employees shall properly was hands with warm water, soap, and single use paper towels to reduce the risk of contamination. Employees are required to wash their hands: • Before beginning work • Before handling food or clean equipment / utensils • As often as necessary during food preparation to remove soil and contamination • When switching from working with raw to ready to eat foods • After touching body parts • After coughing, sneezing, using handkerchief, tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking • After using the restroom • Any time when contamination may occur [COS] Employee was instructed clean and sanitize the utensil being used to stir chocolate and wash their 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.

Nov 7, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Buildup on ceiling vents, dust and debris buildup above the oven in the bakery section. [CA] Ceiling vents shall be kept clean and in good repair. Clean ceiling routinely.

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 7, 2024 · Original Source