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Santa Clara County, CA

Grand Hotel

865 W El Camino Real

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine in the dishwasher measured at 10pp. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.

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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

In the 3- door reach-in, observed hard boiled eggs, cooked sausages being cooled in covered containers. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling.

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, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 29, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

6 recorded violations

minorCode K58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Placard properly displayed/posted

Inspector’s notes

Placard was taken down and not posted in public view. [CA] The placard shall not be defaced, marred, or camouflaged.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of debris below the dishwasher. [CA] Clean and sanitize routinely.

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
criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water is not available in the facility. Manager stated the water heater is down in the whole building. [CA] Facility shall cease operations until hot water is restored.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Milk, cheese, yogurt held inside the upright refrigerator measured between 44F-47F. Manager stated he checked the temperatures this morning and measured everything below 41F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

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
minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Kitchen does not have sufficient lighting near the warewash area. [CA] In every room and area in which any food is prepared, manufactured, processed or prepackaged or in which equipment or utensils are cleaned, sufficient natural or artificial lighting shall be provided.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature in the 3 door refrigerator measured at 45F. Shelving inside the unit is deteriorated and rusty. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Equipment shall be kept clean and in god 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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

May 29, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

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