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Santa Clara County, CA

Courtyard By Marriott-Food

1480 Falcon Dr

Last inspected Jun 17, 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.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 17, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Back hand sink in kitchen area blocked by a food container in the hand sink. Front hand sink obstructed by a phone. The dump/beverage sink is used as a hand sink. [CA] Keep hand sink accessible at all times. Relocate phone on counter and ensure the designated hand sink is unobstructed [COS].

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of thermolabel test strips for the high temp dishwasher. Incorrect sanitizer test strips (quaternary ammonium) on site for the 3 comp sink wall mounted sink and surface sanitizer. [CA] Provide thermolabel test strips for the dishwasher and test at 160F daily. Provide sink and surface sanitizer test strips for the wall mounted dispenser.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Counters below the ovens in the front, interior of hand sinks noted with debris. [CA] Clean and sanitize these areas frequently.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Box of oranges noted on floor. [CA] Store food 6 inches off the floor. [COS]

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

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

2 fruit flies noted in front service prep area. [CA] Eliminate fruit flies.

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

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

Routine Inspection

Feb 13, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

In the front food prep area: observed lack of soap at the handwash sink. [CA] Provide soap at the handwash sinks at all times. [COS] A pump bottle of soap was placed at the handwash sink. *REPEAT VIOLATION* ________ Minor violations: 1) At the front handwash sink: observed paper towels were stacked and uncovered. [CA] Store paper towels in a covered dispenser to prevent cross-contamination 2) At the front handwash sink: observed pitcher of water was placed directly in front of the handwash sink (on a lower shelf) with an exposed/open spout. [CA] Store open containers of food/beverage away from handwash sinks to prevent cross-contamination. 2) At one of the rear kitchen handwash sinks: observed boxes of food were stored in front of the sink, partially blocking it. [CA] Do not store objects in front of handwash sinks. Handwash facilities must be available to make handwashing not only possible, but likely.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Observed one light bulb under the type-I hood was not functioning. [CA] Repair/replace light bulb.

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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Measured quaternary ammonia in the 3-compartment sink's sanitizer dispenser to be 0ppm. [CA] Repair dispenser so that it can dispense quaternary ammonia at 200ppm.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Quaternary ammonia test strips were not available. [CA] Obtain quaternary ammonia test strips.

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, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source

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