Santa Clara County, CA

Element Santa Clara

Name: Element Santa Clara
Address: 1950 Wyatt Dr, Santa Clara County, CA

1950 Wyatt Dr

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 11, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Flies observed at bar area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Test stripes for chlorine and quaternary ammonia observed to be expired. [CA] Provide current test stripes or testing materials for all types of sanitation used in the facility(chlorine at bar dishwasher; hight temperature at kitchen upright dishwasher; and quaternary ammonia at 3-comp sink)

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

Bar is currently close shakers are stored on top of paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in front of handwash sink. [CA] Store shakers and clean utensils away from contaminated surfaces and sources of contamination such as the handwash sink. Recommend adding 6" metal splash guard next to handwash sink to protect utensils to be stored next to handwash sink

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 31, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Flies observed in bar area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1) Handwash sink at bar observed to have broken soap dispenser. Bar observed to be closed at time of inspection. Per employee bar isn't open until dinner. [CA] Handwash sinks shall be fully stocked with liquid cleanser and paper towels at all times. [COS] Handsoap dispenser was replaced with handpump. 2) Handwash sink next to utensil storage area without splash guard. [CA] Provide 6" splash guard between handwash sink and food storage/prep area to protect things from contamination. 3)Shaker cups observed to be stored on paper towel dispenser right in front of handwash sink. [CA]Keep handwash sink at bar unobstructed. Store utensils and food contact equipment away from handwash sink to prevent contamination of cups. [COS] Cups were moved.

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.

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Under counter dishwasher at bar observed to have entire chemical well dry. Dishwasher observed to not have soap, rinsing agent, or sanitizer. 0ppm chlorine measured when running the dishwasher. No dishwashing observed at time of inspection. Per operator bar doesn't open until dinner service. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] Chemical well was refilled and machine was primed and measured to have 50ppm chlorine.

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 31, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 19, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

3-comp sink observed to have small leak in faucet [CA] Repair link and maintain in good condition

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Upright dishwasher measured to have 150F rinse cycle. No dishwashing observed at time of inspection [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (or manufacturer's instruction).[SA] Facility shall manually sanitize in 3-comp sink with 200ppm quat ammonia.

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, Jun 19, 2025 · Original Source