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Santa Clara County, CA

Dolce Espresso

2078 Tully Rd

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 31, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed drain line for the espresso machine and food preparation sink extend into the floor sink underneath. [corrective action] Food service equipment must drain indirectly into the floor sink. Provide an air gap, at least 1 inch above the rim of the floor sink.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1. Chlorine sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink measured 25 PPM. No active ware washing at this time. [corrective action] Adjust chlorine sanitizer to 100 PPM. [correction] More bleach was added. 2. Black substance observed on the panel inside the ice bin. [corrective action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize the interior of the ice bin.

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, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 15, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop maintained inside the cooler chest at the front service area observed with handle in direct contact with consumable ice. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed domestic toaster oven in use to reheat pastries to service. [CA] Once unit fails, make plans to replace with commercial equipment. New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).

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
minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the three-compartment sink measured at 117F max and then began decreasing. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K24Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Person in charge present and performing duties

Inspector’s notes

Manager or PIC not available at time of inspection. * Office/storage room was not inspected at time of inspection. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand wash station at the front service area is partially obstructed with shipping boxes. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and easily accessible at all times.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer at the three-compartment sink measured at 25 ppm. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Employee added more chlorine bleach into the solution.

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 15, 2025 · Original Source

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