Routine Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Dolce Espresso III
2268 Senter Rd 156
Last inspected Dec 4, 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
3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Conditional Pass
5 recorded violations
criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS AT 96F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F MINIMUM. THE OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO SERVICE THE WATER HEATER DURING THE INSPECTION AND IT NOW IS AT 127F,
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 problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A FEW DEAD DRIED UP COCKROACHES IN THE UNDER COUNTER CABINET AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES. COS
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 insectscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CABLES INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. FOUND A TABLE IN FRONT OF THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK IN THE BACK FOOD PREP AREA AND A TABLE STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK BLOCKING ITS ACCESS. [CA] ALL SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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 problemsminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP OF 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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TWO BUTANE SINGLE BURNERS STORED IN THE FACILITY. [CA] THE USE OF THESE BURNERS IS NOT ALLOWED, REMOVE THEM FROM THE PREMISES.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 20, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND A GAS-POWERED STOVE TOP WITHIN THE FOOD FACILITY. [CA] REMOVE THIS STOVE 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.
More about equipment or utensil issuescriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE ACTIVELY SANITIZING CUPS. [CA] PROVIDE 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. 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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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 insectscriticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 88F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F MINIMUM. THE PIC CALLED IN A REPAIR PERSON AND THEY ADJUSTED THE WATER HEATER. THE HOT WATER IS NOW AT 110F. ENSURE THAT IT GOES UP TO 120F AT ALL TIMES.
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 problemsminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGN IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 20, 2025 · Original Source