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Santa Clara County, CA

Gardner Senior Center

520 W Virginia St

Last inspected Nov 26, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Nov 26, 2025

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5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed gaps larger than 1/4 inch below multiple community center doors. [CA] Eliminate gaps greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Replace door sweeps.

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.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Water temperature measured 68F at the restroom hand wash sink. [CA] Hand wash sinks shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Mechanical warewash machine observed in disrepair. [CA] Repair warewash machine and maintain in good condition.

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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criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: 1) 1 dead cockroach observed on glue trap next to single door upright cooler. 2) 1 dead cockroach observed on glue trap in womens restroom. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches. Monitor glue traps daily and replace as needed. [COS] Employee discarded glue traps. Note: Facility receives monthly pest control services. Reviewed pest control report dated 11/14/25, no activity reported.

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Facility has 2 metal probe thermometers; however, thermometers are inoperable and appear to need batteries replaced. [CA] An operable, accurate, easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

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, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source

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