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Santa Clara County, CA

Dunkin Donuts

5519 Snell Av

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 17, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed two live cockroaches within the floor drain beside the rear entry door to the facility (Turkestan or Oriental breed). [CA] The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. [COS] Cockroaches were eliminated. No further activity of vermin observed.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The hand wash sink soap dispenser at the rear prep area is non-functional (an alternate fully functional hand wash sink available for use). [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in a functional dispenser at handwash stations 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.

More about handwashing problems

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

Routine Inspection

May 22, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Light was out in walk in fridge. [CA] Repair/replace light in walk in fridge.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Warm water was provided at second handwash sink near three compartment sink however, there was not enough force/flow of water to effectively wash hands. [CA] Ensure that warm water is provided at such a velocity that hands can be effectively washed/rinsed.

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed air conditioning unit in kitchen leaking water in preparation area (preparation surfaces were not affected). [CA] Repair/replace unit and maintain in good condition to prevent contamination of food and food preparation equipment.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Paper towel dispenser at front handwash sink was not working at time of inspection. PIC had a second roll of paper towels located nearby. [CA] Repair/replace paper towel dispenser and maintain in good condition.

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 K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee using personal phone in preparation area. Employee placed phone in pocket and put gloves on. Employee did not wash hands prior to placing gloves. [CA] After touching personal items, or when switching tasks, hands must be washed with soap and water prior to placing new gloves to touch food.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee beverage stored on food preparation counter. Observed a purse stored on dry food storage shelf. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 22, 2025 · Original Source

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