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Santa Clara County, CA

Cindy's Deli

890 Emory St

Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Dec 2, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed the handwash sink was partially obstructed at the time of inspection due to storage of equipment directly in the sink. Nearby 2-compartment sink available for washing hands. [CA] Handwash station shall be fully accessible and unobstructed at all times.

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.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the hot holding box, measured pizza and teriyaki chicken from 110-117F. Per PIC, foods were prepared 45 minutes prior to temperature measurement and will only be served for lunch. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] PIC stated that foods will be discarded after lunch service (within 4 hours of initial cooking).

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed active use of white, domestic freezers that are not approved for commercial use. [CA] All food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed large hole in the wall underneath the 2-compartment sink. [CA] Seal all gaps in the facility. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest entrance and harborage.

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 insects
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed one dead German cockroach inside a sticky trap underneath the preparation unit. Per PIC, sticky trap was placed a week ago. No other live activity or evidence of vermin observed. Facility receives pest control services monthly. [CA] Remove evidence of vermin. The premises of a food facility shall be kept free of vermin and non-disease carrying insects, gnats, ants, fruit flies, and weevils.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple beverage boxes stored directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least six inches off the floor to prevent contamination and facilitate ease of cleaning.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The open top white freezer stored behind the counter is not NSF/ANSI approved or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. [CA] All equipment used in the facility must be NSF/ANSI approved or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Repeated violation: Boxes and sacks of different food products on boxes were stored on the floor back in the preparation 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.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Couple of open cup employee drinks were stored on the preparation tables. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, employees may only drink with covered cup container and store their drink in designated areas.

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 insects
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

There was not a functional prob thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the cold and hot food products. [CA] Provide an approved prob type thermometer and use it with a regular calibration and sanitization.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The sanitizer measuring strips are all expired. [CA] Provide new and approved sanitizer measuring strips.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

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