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Santa Clara County, CA

Cosmopolitan Catering

1288 Reamwood Av

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 23, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Back door area by sifted office and loading dock in kitchen observed to have small gaps around the bottom. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Cooked sweet potatoes measured to be 120F-129F. Per operator cooked sweet potatoes had been in unit for about 3-4 hours. [CA] Maintain PHFs at 135F and above for hot holding. [COS] Sweet potato VC&D.

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 temperature
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Conveyor belt dishwasher measured to have rinse sanitizer cycle of less than 135F. No dishes observed to be washing at time of inspection. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (or manufacturer's instruction). [SA] Dishwasher can be used to wash and rinse dishes. Dishes must be manually sanitized by submerging in 200ppm quat ammonia solution at 3-comp sink after using dishwasher. Facility may also manually wash, rinse sanitize dishes. Facility has second dishwasher available.

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
minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

2 handwash sinks in facility missing cold water and only has hot water above 115F: -Sink next to 3-comp sink -Sink closest to the office at prep area Other fully operational and stocked sinks are available in kitchen prep area and dishwashing room. [CA] Provide either warm water at 100F-108F at handwash sink or hot water with cold water mixing valve.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Filter in ventilation hood over griddle observed to be have some gaps. [CA] Ensure ventilation hood filters are properly fitted.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 16, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

3-comp sink measured to have 100ppm quat ammonia. No dishwashing at 3-comp 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.

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
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Observed curries in large deep plastic containers inside walk in measuring 86F. Per label container was made about 1 hour 40 minutes prior. [CA] Cool PHFs using small portions or shallow pans. Use heat conductive materials like metal and stir frequently to cool evenly. [COS] Curry was reheated to 165F. Curry will be placed in shall metal chaffing dishes and placed onto speed rack in walk in cool rapidly

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 temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 3, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Broken faucet observed at 3-comp sink. 2nd faucet was available. [CA] Repair faucet.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Beans observed to be in deep metal container measured to be 182F. Per operator beans are cooling down and were recently pulled. [CA] Keep cooling PHFs in shallow containers for efficient cooling.

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 temperature
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Walk in freezer observed to have ice build up. [CA] Deice freezer and maintain in good condition.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

3-comp sink observed to have leak in drain line and faucet. [CA] Repair leak.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

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