Santa Clara County, CA

Erik's Deli Cafe

Name: Erik's Deli Cafe
Address: 2424 Charleston Rd, Santa Clara County, CA

2424 Charleston Rd

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 13, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Paper towels stored outside of a dispenser at the prep line hand wash sink. Lack of soap at the hand wash sink within the warewashing area. [CA] Paper towels shall be stored inside the dispenser to prevent potential contamination. Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

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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 storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Soda bib boxes stored on the floor of the storage area. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Top portion of sliced turkey measured at 47 F within overfilled containers within the sandwich preparation refrigerator. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Do not fill containers past the refrigeration units fill line. [COS] Top portion of the turkey relocated within the reach in portion of the unit to be cooled to and held at 41 F or below.

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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Unsecured CO2 cylinders within the storage closet. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.

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, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Unchained CO2 cylinders within the soda bib storage room. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

A low water flow from the hand wash sink at the sandwich preparation area. [CA] Increase water flow to hand wash sink. An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured PHF's within the 3 door upright refrigerator at 46 F. Ambient temperature of the unit measured at 45 F. PIC stated that items within the unit were delivered approximately 2 hours prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. [COS] PHF's within the unit relocated to an alternate refrigeration unit to be cooled to and held at 41 F or below. Discontinue use of the unit to hold PHF's until it can maintain 41 F or below. Email inspector an image of the refrigeration ambient temperature reading below 41 F prior to resuming use.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 22, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed a low/ inconsistent water flow from the front prep area hand wash sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured sliced tomatoes at 46 F within the top portion of the two door preparation fridge above the fill line. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. All foods shall be stored below the containers fill line to maintain proper temperatures. [COS] Tomatoes relocated and lids closed to maintain 41 F or below.