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Santa Clara County, CA

Guadalupe Elementary School

6044 Vera Cruz Dr

Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · 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

5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 2, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K10Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooking time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The employee cooking chicken said the chicken was done even though not all pieces were at 165 degrees F. [CA] The chicken must be 165 degrees F minimum. [COS] The chicken was put back into the oven to 165 degrees F.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observed a parfait on the warming unit for serving. According to the employee it was put there briefly for service. [CA] The parfaits with yogurt are PHF and must be kept cold at 41 degrees F and below. You may use a larger container and put them in the bin with ice as discussed with the school principle.[COS] The parfait was discarded by the employee.

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, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The dish sink is one compartment and has only a spray arm. [CA] The sink must have a faucet, not only a spray arm. According to the manager the sink will be changed to an approved 3 compartment. sink. Please be sure to submit plans to the department plan check unit first for approval before starting.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The potatoes in the warmer at 131 degrees F maximum. [CA] Please keep the PHFs at 135 degrees F minimum. During service keep the hot food in the steam table and the cold food at the salad bar on ice. PHFs must be kept at proper temperature 135 degrees F minimum or 41 degrees F maximum for cold.

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, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 2, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured boiled eggs at 60F and cheese sticks at 53F on table. Employee stated eggs/cheese are served for breakfast daily and will re-served later. [CA] Maintain potentially hazardous food 41F and below or 135F and above at all times if product will be served again. [COS] Food was discarded.

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 K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Unable to locate temperature logs/time marking labels/for potentially hazardous food (PHF)that is discarded after breakfast/lunch service. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. TPHC handout provided.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed mobile rack in front of hand sink. [CA] Keep hand sink accessible/unobstructed at all times.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 14, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 11, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Lack of food safety managers certificate and food handler cards on site. [CA] [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. At least one person shall be food safety certified.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured meat and veggie tacos between 97-100F. [CA] Maintain hot food hot 135F and above. Per operator, all food is going to be discarded at end of lunch service.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink was blocked by a cart. [CA] Keep hand sink unobstructed at all times. [COS]

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 11, 2024 · Original Source

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