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Santa Clara County, CA

Ernesto Galarza/Hammer School Kitchen

1610 Bird Av

Last inspected Sep 8, 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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5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 8, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Inoperable Traulsen 2 door upright cooler observed. No food items stored in unit. [CA] Repair or replace refrigeration unit.

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

Repeat violation: Water temperature at the 3 comp sink measured 110F. The existing water heater appears to be undersized for the facility's hot water demand. Replacement with a properly sized commercial water heater may be required. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks. Current water heater information: Model: ENL-30 100 Serial: 1931115823935 Cap: 28 gals Note: Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to our Plan Check Department. Contact DEH Plan Check at (408)918-3400 or www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Plan check consultation hours are Monday- Friday: 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Water temperature measured between 107-117F at the prep sink and janitorial sink. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 16, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 24, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Employee raw shelled eggs stored directly above ready to eat food inside the upright refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Quaternary ammonium was measured at 0ppm at the sanitizing solution container used to store wiping towels. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 27, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K18Other

Official wording

Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

Inspector’s notes

Temperature logs were not maintained for the past week. [CA] Ensure food temperature logs are maintained as described in the approved HACCP manual.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source

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