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Santa Clara County, CA

Great Market

118 S Abel St

Last inspected Nov 5, 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

Nov 5, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. Lack paper towel dispenser at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Install paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink. 2. Paper towels not stored inside the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Store paper towels inside the paper towel dispenser.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Unapproved walk-in cooler installed by the back door. New meat display case brought into facility. [Corrective Action] New equipments must be reviewed and approved by this department. Submit plans to the Plan Check Program at this department for the approval of new equipments.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Lack of a mop hanger at the mop sink. [Corrective Action] Install mop hanger at the mop sink.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the handwash sink in the restroom measured at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water at a minimum temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 1, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

A new walk-in cooler was installed without submitting plans to this department. No Potentially Hazardous Foods stored in the unpermitted walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Submit plans for the walk-in cooler to this department.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Lack of mop hanger at mop sink. [Corrective Action] Install mop hanger.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water in the facility measured at 114 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source

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