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Santa Clara County, CA

Famous Dave's

61 Curtner Av

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 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

Dec 8, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1) Accumulation of grime observed on bar soda guns and inside nozzles. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize soda guns and nozzles to prevent buildup. 2) Accumulation of mold-like substance and stains observed on interior of ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize ice machine to prevent buildup.

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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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minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

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Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigeration units are lacking thermometers. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of plugs/stoppers to fill up the 3 compartment warewashing sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to properly fill up the warewashing sink.

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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minorCode K48Other

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Plan review

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Facility has not submitted plans regarding the newly installed water heaters. Previously documented on routine inspection reports: 2/1/2024, 12/23/2024. [CA] 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. Plans must be submitted by 01/05/2026. Note: Plan check consultation hours are Monday- Friday: 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Bar paper towel dispenser is not closed , paper towels are exposed. [CA] Ensure paper towel dispenser is properly locked at all times to prevent contamination.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Water temperature at bar 3 composition sink measured 115F. [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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 23, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION : Facility has failed to submit plans regarding the newly installed water heaters. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Submit plans into the department within 2-weeks (2/16/24).

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

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the 3-prep sink in the bar area was measured at 110F. [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.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The following Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) were measured at improper holding temperature (above 60F for more than 4 hours). (tomatoes, cheese, vegan patties, salsa, pico de gallo). PHFs were held inside a prep unit that was observed to be unplugged at time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PHFs were VC&D by PIC. Prep unit was replugged, no PHFs will be stored insde until the temperatures reaches 41F.

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 23, 2024 · Original Source

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