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Santa Clara County, CA

Dolce Espresso

2326 Senter Rd

Last inspected Sep 8, 2025 · 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

Sep 8, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A PLASTIC BAG INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK 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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criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND WARE WASHING BEING DONE AND THE SANITIZER STEP WAS SKIPPED. [CA] DISHES MUST BE SANITIZED AS THE LAST STEP IN THE WARE WASHING PROCEDURE. COS

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SCOOP'S HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE IN THE ICE COOLER. [CA] PLACE THE SCOOP OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A BUTANE GAS-POWERED STOVE TOP WITHIN THE FOOD FACILITY. FOUND A COUPLE OF PROPANE TANKS INSIDE THE FACILITY. [CA] REMOVE THIS STOVE AND THE PROPANE AND BUTANE FROM PREMISES. DISCONTINUE USING COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FACILITY.

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 K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A PLASTIC CUT SUBMERGED IN ICE INSIDE THE ICE COOLER. [CA] DO NOT PLACE ANY CONTAINERS INSIDE THE ICE COOLER DESIGNATED FOR CONSUMPTION.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 16, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH HATS AND GLOVES INSIDE THE SINK. [CA] KEEP THE HANDWASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN. [CA] KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE ICE. COS

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CHLORINE SANITIZER LEVEL AT OVER 100PPM. [CA] PROVIDE CHLORINE LEVEL AT 100 PPM.COS

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, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

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