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Santa Clara County, CA

Encina Bar & Kitchen

1295 E Dunne Av #100

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 23, 2026

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3 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Observed a clip on light in the main kitchen area without a shatter proof light bulb. [CA] Ensure kitchen area has sufficient lighting and are shatterproof.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

One handwash sink did not have a working paper towel dispenser and was blocked by equipment and a chest freezer. [CA] Keep handwash stations clear and accessible at all times. Keep handwash stations stocked with soap and paper towels 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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine in warewash machine measured at 0ppm. [CA] Ensure chlorine measures at 50ppm. [COS] PIC replaced bottle of bleach and ensure the proper concentration was being dispensed using sanitizing strips.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Oct 4, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WAREWASHER UNABLE TO DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER. [CA] ENSURE THAT IT DISPENSES CHLORINE BETWEEN 50 - 100 PPM.

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, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source

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