Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 18, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 18, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Downtown Brittania Arms (The Brit)
173 W Santa Clara St
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 17, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Live cockroaches of all life stages, including oothecas, in the crevices under the bar counter by the undercounter dishwasher. - A live cockorach in one of the cabinets at the bar. - A dead cockroach on the floor of the bar near the dishwasher. - Heavy cockroach feces accumulation near crevices of the bar counter. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani Sircar 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Jasbir, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jun 9, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Flies were observed in the mop sink and near the first well of the bar. [CA] Maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin.
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 insectsminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw chicken was found stored above cooked chicken wings in the drawer cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Some of the staff's food handler cards are expired. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
There is a hole in the wall near the mop sink. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
1. The interior upper lip of the ice machine had a yellow film of biological growth on it. 2. Two of the four soda nozzles had a black film of biological growth on them. [CA] Ensure to maintain the food contact surfaces of equipment clean and sanitized.
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 problemscriticalCode K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
A bottle of vermouth at the well had a paperlike substance settled at the bottom of the bottle. [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] Bottle was discarded. See VC&D report.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
The dry storage area, where the soda syrups are stored, has one of the ceiling tiles missing. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 19, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K19Food temperature
Official wording
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
Facility offers undercooked foods derived from animals (eggs and beef) without a consumer advisory notice or disclosure. [CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
None of the restroom hand wash stations have a hand wash sign/poster. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
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 issuesminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: In the upright freezer and cooler raw ground beef was found stored above ready to eat foods. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source