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Santa Clara County, CA

Courtyard Sunnyvale - Restaurant

660 W El Camino Real

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

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw eggs stored directly above ready to eat food items inside the walk in refrigerator. [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.

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

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

PHFs (Milks, half half) held inside undercounter refrigerator in the coffee bar area measured at improper holding temperatures (45F) [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Manger discarded PHFs

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature inside the undercounter refrigerator measured above 45F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

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, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Dec 24, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 24, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 24, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Observed no running water onsite. Operator is aware of issue and is currently self-closed. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of hot water at a minimum of 120F for all sinks with the exception of hand wash sink to be held between 100F - 108F. [SA] Facility is currently self-closed.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 24, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 17, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Thermometer to reach in unit with drawers was broken [CA] - An accurate thermometer shall be provided to each refrigeration unit Observed temperature logs taken for all refrigeration units except the reach in with drawers. Recommend to take logs for all equipment.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured shredded cheese at 48F and egg whites at 53F in top inserts of reach in unit with drawers. [CA] -Maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. [COS] Foods moved to walk in cooler. Do not recommend to store large cartons of eggs/food in the top inserts as they cannot maintain temperature, the inserts are too small and lid to unit is open. Recommend to store below or provided appropriately sized container.

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.

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

All three handwash sinks in facility (2 in kitchen, 1 in front cafe area) observed without paper towels. A fan and trash bag was blocking access to one sink. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers. [COS] - Restocked and objects moved out of the way.

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.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food safety manager certificate is not available for review [CA] - At least one person shall maintain a valid food safety manager certificate. Keep certificate at facility available for review at all times.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

The Environmental Health Permit is not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in public view within the food facility.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

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