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Santa Clara County, CA

El Jardin

368 Santana Row 1070

Last inspected Aug 12, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 12, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

RECENTLY PREP FOOD WAS COOLING IN A WALK IN REFRIGERATION WITH TIGHT LID. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling.

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 temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 4, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Water in high temperature dishwasher reaches 155 ºF but not reaching 160ºF. [CA] Water in the rinse cycle must be at or above 171°F for 30 seconds in the high temperature dishwasher.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Ice in the ice bath tub was on the bottom and food above the ice is at 45F. [CA] Ice in the ice bath shall reach to the top of the container with food to maintain temperature at 41F and below. [COS] Employee added more ice to the ice bath.

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 temperature
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Nozzle holders in the bar area has build up of debris. [CA] Clean nozzle holders everyday to prevent build up.

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 4, 2024 · Original Source

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