Follow-Up Inspection
May 12, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 12, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Emerald Hills Golfland
976 Blossom Hill Rd
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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
May 5, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
2 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed gaps under the doors that lead to outside. [CA] Close the gaps under the doors. Weatherstripping may be installed to help close the gaps. Close any holes in the walls and ceiling to help keep vermin out of the facility.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
There were rodent droppings that appeared to be fresh on the floor, on the food shelves, and on the cutting board behind the Icee machine, and on the cans of food. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize. Take effective measures to eliminate rodents from inside the facility. Close all holes in wall and ceiling. The facility must close and call for a reinspection once all requirements are completed and permission to reopen is given from this department.
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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed several rodent droppings on the floor in one corner behind the hand sink. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate rodents from inside the facility. Protect food from contamination. According to the manager the problem was taken care of and these must be old droppings. [COS] The droppings were swept up and the floor cleaned.
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 K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed the shelves and tables in the beverage area to be soiled with encrusted debris. [CA] Thoroughly clean the tables.
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 K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The hand sink was full of utensils and the soap and paper towel dispensers were empty. [CA] The soap and paper towel dispensers must be stocked and used for proper hand washing. The hand sink should be kept clear and accessible. [COS] The sink was cleared and the dispensers were refilled. According to the manager the sink is not used due to a leak. A leak was not observed during inspection. If the sink is not used due to a link it must be repaired.
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 K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed some light bulbs out. [CA] Replace the lights that are out.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source