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Santa Clara County, CA

Graduate Palo Alto - Lou & Herbert's (1st Floor)

488 University Av

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 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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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 29, 2026

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2 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack of thermometer for 2 door prep unit. [CA] Provide a thermometer.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw pooled eggs noted above ready to eat food items in single door unit. [CA] Store raw eggs below ready to eat foods.

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, May 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 22, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed 2 unapproved portable induction cook top units in kitchen. This facility does not have a ventilation hood. [CA] Equipment that generates grease, steam, vapors, heat require a ventilation. All food shall be cooked in the approved ovens only.

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Thermometers missing from 2 door prep unit and single door prep unit. [CA] Provide thermometers and locate at warmest part of the 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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed fruit flies at 1st floor bar. [CA] Continue to eliminate fruit flies.

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 K19Food temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

Lack of consumer advisory statement on breakfast/lunch/dinner menu for raw/undercooked food items (raw oysters, ceviche etc). [CA] Include consumer advisory statement on menu.

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.

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minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Observed dish machine chemicals stored on shelf where clean food equipment is located. [CA] Locate chemicals in another area.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Unlabeled dry bulk ingredient bins (flour etc) in dry storage area. [CA] Label with common name.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw salmon above read to eat food in prep unit. [CA] Store raw salmon below ready to eat food. [COS]

In plain English

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

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minorCode K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Observed oysters, clams in prep sink, thawing. [CA] Thaw food under refrigeration.

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 3, 2024 · Original Source

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