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Santa Clara County, CA

Del Mar High School

1224 Del Mar Av

Last inspected Sep 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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5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 17, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

Posted permit had expired. [CA] Ensure most recent permit shall be posted.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found a few flies throughout food facility. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.

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
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Measured 0ppm quat concentration for sani bucket at prep area. Observed employee using wiping cloth to wipe down prep table. [CA] Ensure quat concentration is at 200ppm and/or as manufacturer stated. [COS] Operator made a new batch of sanitizer and re-washed prep table.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Found paper towel dispenser at hand wash station located at cooks line blocked by a device. Per operator, device (Angelopo) is temporarily placed there for repair. [CA] Ensure paper towel dispenser is accessible at all times. Note: Another hand wash station located at service line.

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

Routine Inspection

Apr 8, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 24, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 24, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed a open bag of frozen blueberries stored in 2 door upright freezer located outdoor. A rubber band used to secure bag. Facility is currently following a standard of operations (SOPs) for outdoor reach-in freezers. Per SOP, food condition shall be ONLY unopened, original containers are permitted for storage. Prohibited action includes food removed from outdoor freezers for use in the permitted food facility will NOT be returned to outdoor storage under any circumstances. [CA] Operator shall immediate follow their SOPs agreement.

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 24, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Found a black rubber like piece on top of ice in ice machine. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] Operator voluntarily discarded ice surrounding black rubber like piece.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: Observed a two door and three door upright freezer installed within the outside unenclosed area behind kitchen. [CA] All food and food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility. The addition of new equipment shall be approved by this department prior to its installation and use. **Facility shall either relocate refrigeration units to an approved indoor food facility and/or go through plan check submittal to ensure food stored outside meets cal code requirements.** Previously discussed this issue with Rory McCarthy.

In plain English

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

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

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