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Santa Clara County, CA

Cuba Libre

284 N Capitol Av

Last inspected May 2, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

May 2, 2025

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7 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A BOX WITH LEMONS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] KEEP FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM DOOR DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

THE PERMIT FEE IS OVERDUE. [CA] PROVIDE PAYMENT WITHIN 48 HRS.

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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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS (LOTION, PERFUME ETC) AT THE BAR AREA BY THE WALL. [CA] KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

MISSING PAPER TOWELS IN THE RESTROOMS. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. 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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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 K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGNS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. [CA] PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS. COS

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, May 2, 2025 · Original Source

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