Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Follow-Up Inspection
Nov 25, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
Floor sink below warewash machine appears to be clogged. Water overflow observed when warewash machine is turned off and excess water is drained into floor sink.
[CA] Repair floor sink and maintain in good condition. Comply by date: 12/2/25
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Conditional Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility is lacking chlorine sanitizer test strips.
[CA] Test strips shall be provided to adequately measure the chlorine sanitizer concentration used during mechanical warewashing.
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.
No hand soap or paper towels available at hand wash sink.
[CA] Ensure hand soap and paper towels are available at all times.
[COS] Operator provided hand soap and paper towels.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety manager certificate not available for review. Employee food handler certificates not available for review.
[CA] At least one person in the facility shall maintain a food safety manager certificate. Food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler certificate. Ensure food safety manager certificates and food handler certificates are readily available for review at all times.
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.
Floor sink below mechanical warewash machine appears to be clogged. Water overflow observed during inspection. Operator stated that work order will be placed.
[CA] Repair floor sink and maintain in good condition.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 24, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 24, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 23, 2024
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Fountainhead Bar must close due to cockroaches observed in bar area. Observed dead roach on the counter next to the clean glasses. Also two live roaches on the floor behind the bar.
{CA] Take effective measures to clean, sanitize, and get rid of the roaches inside the facility. Call for a reinspection before opening.
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.