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Santa Clara County, CA

Grewal Food & Liquor

517 Mclaughlin Av

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Dec 8, 2025

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1 recorded violation

criticalCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Facility has raised mop sink in back with cut drain line. Raised mop sink drains directly onto the ground outside and into public storm drain. [CA] Mop water shall be disposed of in the janitorial sink or toilet facility that if plumbed into sanitary sewer system. [COS] Per operator, white in ground mop sink to the right of raised mop sink is used. In ground mop sink observed to be draining and is not draining into storm drain. Per operator, sink is shared with facility next door. Facility shall have access to shared mop sink with laundromat next door while in operation; if access to mop sink is lost facility must submit plans to this agency for installation of new mop sink.

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, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

10 recorded violations

criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks hot water throughout all plumbing fixtures. [CA] An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times.

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
criticalCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

The mop sink has no drain pipe and drains onto the floor. Note: Mop sink is located outside. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.

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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Restroom lacked paper towels and a paper towel dispenser. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.

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.

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minorCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Ice bags in a chest freezer located outside had larvae surrounding it and along the edges of the lid. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

Facility has gone through a change of ownership. Permits are non-transferable. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid health permit. CEASE AND DESIST ALL ACTIVITIES. A permit shall be issued by this department when investigation has determined that the proposed facility and its method of operation meets the specifications of the approved plans or conforms to the requirements set forth by this department. Please contact local health department at 408-918-3400 to obtain a valid health permit.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Floors of the back storage area are in disrepair. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.

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.

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Numerous dead cockroaches were observed in the back storage room near the microwave and among boxes in storage. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Facility is using cardboard to line shelves throughout the facility. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

The faucet handles at the two compartment sink are in disrepair. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

1. Facility is storing foods on the floor of the aisle. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. 2. Facility has a white chest freezer in use outside with an extension cord coming out of the restroom window. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility. Ensure to maintain windows losed to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

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