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Santa Clara County, CA

Coffee And Water Lab

603 Saratoga Av # 40

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 13, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility installed a dishwasher but there are no records that plans have been submitted to this department's plan check. [CA] The addition or modification of cooking equipment OR equipment with plumbing requirements SHALL be submitted to this department's Plan Check for review and approval prior to installation/use. Additional information on the Plan Check Submittal process can be found online at www.ehinfo.org or contact this department at 408-918-3400. Submit plans for the dishwasher by 3/31/36

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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

Employee's personal food is observed stored in reach-in cooler on shelf above food used/served by facility. [CA] Employee's personal food shall be stored in a designated location that is separate or below food used/served by facility to prevent cross-contamination.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wiping towels are observed used reused and stored on prep surfaces. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Scoop stored in bulk container of sugar is stored with handle in direct contact with the food. [CA] Store scoops in bulk foods in a manner where the handle is not in direct contact with the food to prevent cross-contamination from handling.

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, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 7, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wiping towels are used, reused, and stored on prep surfaces. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Quat sanitizer in the three compartment sink is measured at 100 ppm. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM).

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source

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