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Santa Clara County, CA

Cinelux

2501 S Winchester Bl

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

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 27, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Maximum water temperature at front hand sink measured at 95F - 96F. [CA]: Hand sinks shall be able to provide 100F of warm water. [COS]: Manager adjusted temperature of hand sink and at least 100F of warm water was observed.

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
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Pressurized cylinders not secured to a rigid structure at bar area. [CA]: Pressurized cylinders shall always be stored properly/secured to a rigid structure.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Most food handler training certificates not provided. [CA]: Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

At the women's restroom, the farthest left hand sink does not provide cold water while the farthest right hand sink does not provide cold and warm water. Other available hand sinks with cold and warm water observed. [CA]: All hand sinks shall be able to provide cold water and warm water of at least 100F.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the front line 1 door undercounter cooler, unpackaged hotdogs measured at 46F. Per Staff, hotdogs have been in the unit all night, taken out approximately 1 hour prior to measurement for approximately 3 minutes then placed back into the unit. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 44 F. PIC unsure how long unit has been measuring above 41F. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. [COS]: Hotdogs voluntarily discarded.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

3 comp sink's wastewater drain pipe is misaligned in which some wastewater is spilling out of the floor sink during active use. No sewage backup. Wastewater that spills out of the floor sink is drained straight onto the nearby floor drain. [CA]: Re-align drain pipe so it is properly draining onto the floor sink. Maintain 1 inch air gap between floor sink rim and drain pipe.

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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

At the front prep line, 1 door under cooler's ambient temperature measured at 44F. Leak observed within the unit. [CA]: Cooling units shall be able to cold hold PHFs at 41F or below. Discontinue use of unit for PHFs until it is able to properly cold hold PHFs. Assess/repair/adjust unit as needed.

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, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

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