Follow-Up Inspection
Jun 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Cheers Liquor
7051 Monterey Rd A
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Pass
Get the next inspection, free.
We'll email you when Cheers Liquor has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.
Own this restaurant? Add an inspection badge to your website · Inspection prep checklist
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jun 26, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
3 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Dry storage room next to the restroom - Within the restroom 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani S. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, SUKHJINDER S., has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Heavy dust build up on the fan guards and shelving inside of the walk in. [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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Facility is missing a mounted soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser within the restroom at the time of inspection. Facility has bar soap at the the hand wash station. [CA] Remount a paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser onto the wall. Remove bar soap
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 27, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
PHFs within reach in were measured between 48-49*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Products are being moved to second reach in.
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 temperatureminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Hole noted on the wall at the opposite side of walk in. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
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 problemsminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Warm water within restroom was measured at 96*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. [SA] Facility does not have any open food or do any food prep. Repair the water heater or adjust. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 27, 2025 · Original Source