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Santa Clara County, CA

Esther Kitchen & Beer Garden

987 N San Antonio Rd

Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

uncalibrated probe thermometer [CA]calibrate probe thermometer as needed

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
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

dry rodent droppings around water heater [CA]clean and sanitize pest affected area

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

several wiping clothes on food contact surface [CA]maintain wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use

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
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

less than 50 ppm of chlorine residue in rinse water of dishwashing machine [CA]maintain dishwashing machine in good repair

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
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

cheese and mushroom in top trays of 2 door prep table cooler at 50F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 30, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed rodent droppings around the heater and on the floor by the chemical storage rack. [Corrective Action] Clean and sanitize areas or old rodent droppings.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed wide openings between at the bottom corners of the screen doors. [Corrective Action] Ensure openings are less than 1/4 inch to prevent rodent entry. 2.Multiple pallets used as walk way at the back yard area. [Corrective Action] Discontinue using pallets as a walk way. Rodents may use pallets as a living area. 3. Unused 2 door undercounter cooler at the back yard area. [Corrective Action] Remove the refrigeration unit from the premise.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

1. Facility lack manager Food Safety Certification. [Corrective Action] Provide the managerial Food Safety Certification. 2. Observed expired Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] Ensure Food Handler's Card are current and valid.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ambient air in the 2 door cake display cooler was measured at 55 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Ensure the refrigeration unit is capable of maintain proper cold holding temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Cheese cake in the 2 door display cooler was measured at 55 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Food at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] Cheese cake moved to the single door upright cooler.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source

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