Santa Clara County, CA

Commons East Cafe

Name: Commons East Cafe
Address: 2515 Augustine Rd, Santa Clara County, CA

2515 Augustine Rd

Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 15, 2025

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3 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink observed by front cookline observed to be missing soap and water was turned off. Other handwash sinks were available in back area and at salad bar area [CA] Provide all handwash stations with soap and ensure warm water. [COS] Operator provided hand pump soaps at sink and turned on water. Water was turned off due to leak faucet.

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.

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloth at coffee bar observed to be stored under espresso machine. [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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

3-comp sink measured to have 100ppm quat ammonia. Active dishwashing observed at time of inspection. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Sanitizer compartment was emptied and refilled with 200ppm quat ammonia.

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, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 5, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

2 handwash sinks observed in the facility at salad bar and by front cookline observed to be missing soap. [CA] Provide all handwash stations with sink and paper towels. [COS] Operator provided hand pump soaps at each sink.

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Walk in freezer observed to have ice build up on top of boxes of food under condenser. [CA] Defrost walk in freezer and maintain equipment in good repair.

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 K31Contamination

Official wording

Consumer self service does prevent contamination

Inspector’s notes

Sneeze guard observed to be set too high over salad bar to prevent cross contamination from customers. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from cross-contamination, by the use of an approved sneeze guard that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed.

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.

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

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, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 8, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sinks observed to be missing soap at end of cookline. Handwash sink at salad bar area missing soap and paper towels. [CA] Ensure all handwash sinks are fully operation and stocked with liquid cleaners and paper towels at all times.[COS] Other handwash sinks available in kitchen area for use. Salad bar handwash sink was restocked.

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.

Jan 7, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

**MAJOR** At the coffee bar, measured water temperature at the 3-compartment sink and handwash sink at 71F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum of 120F in the food facilities, and a minimum of 100F at handwash sinks. [SA] No active food preparation will occur in this area. Equipment in use will be sanitized inside the kitchen warewashing area, where water temperature measured above 120F. **MINOR** In the kitchen, measured water temperature at two food preparation sinks at 117F and 110F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum of 120F.

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.

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

At the coffee bar, observed wiping cloth stored in sanitizing solution measuring 0 ppm. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). [COS] PIC replaced the sanitizing solution inside the container.

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, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source