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Santa Clara County, CA

Grocery Outlet South San Jose

1665 Foxworthy Av

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 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

Feb 4, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lacking mounted paper towel dispenser in break room. [CA] Install mounted 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.

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minorCode K42Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Found recycle bin and garbage bin with lids open when not in use. [CA] Ensure garbage/recycle bins are closed when not in use to prevent harborage of vermin.

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.

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Found toilet tissue stored outside of mounted dispensers in both men/women restroom. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Found leaking water knobs at mop sink when water is on/off. [CA] Secure leak.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found several fruit flies in back storage area around fruits. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Found 2 bags of ice stored on floor in walk-in-freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Found toilet tissue stored outside of mounted dispenser. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured water temperature holding at 67F in women's restroom. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of warm water to be held between 100F - 108F. Note: Hand wash station in break room is at 100F. Mop sink hot water measured at 120F.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Found leaking cold/hot water knob at mop sink when water is on. [CA] Secure leak.

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

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