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Santa Clara County, CA

Country Gourmet

1314 S Mary Av

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

In the 2-door reach-in on right side of warewash area: Raw shell eggs stored directly above cake. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. In both walk-ins : Boxed food stored directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of grease and debris below equipments, on floor and ceilings throughout the kitchen. Food preparation area shall be kept clean. Wall above the 3-comp sink deteriorated. [CA] Surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Missing coved base tiles by the walk in door [CA] Replace tiles. The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Not all employee's food handler cards are up to date. [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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 21, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Found one leak at the waste line for the mechanical dishwasher. [CA] - Repair to eliminate 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.

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Found one wet wiping cloth on prep counter [CA] - Maintain wet wiping cloths inside sanitizer solution in between uses.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Inside walk in cooler, found tray of prepped raw chicken on shelf above tomatoes [CA]- Store all raw foods away or below from other foods.

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed paint on wall behind the prep sink is chipping and peeling back [CA] - Repair or smooth surface. Walls shall be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

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