Santa Clara County, CA

Guckenheimer @ Align

Name: Guckenheimer @ Align
Address: 2820 Orchard Py, Santa Clara County, CA

2820 Orchard Py

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Pass

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when Guckenheimer @ Align has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

Own this restaurant? Add an inspection badge to your website · Inspection prep checklist

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

Routine Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Per operators/PIC, the sushi rice and soup in the front service area are on Time as a Public Health Control. However, there was no time labeling upon request. [CA] When using TPHC, foods must be IMMEDIATELY time-labeled to be discarded within 4 hours. [SA] Foods will be discarded within the 4-hour time mark (lunch service ends at 1:30pm and foods are usually discarded by that time).

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed approximately 5 dead cockroaches on the floor in the rear kitchen area. No other evidence of vermin was observed. Operators stated Terminex pest control treated the facility on Saturday (2 days prior) and they will come back Friday. [CA] Keep facility clear of vermin.

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, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 6, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Per employees, Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) is used for several foods in the kitchen and in the front service area (cut tomatoes, foods in the front cold holding inserts, salad bar items) but no time-marking was observed. TPHC written procedures were available for review. [CA] When using TPHC, foods must be IMMEDIATELY time-labeled. [COS] Foods were time-labeled.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

In the dishwashing area: observed a rolling cart was partially obstructing the handwash sink. [CA] Handwash sinks must be unobstructed at all times to make handwashing not only possible, but likely. [COS] The cart was moved away.

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.

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Inside a 2-door upright refrigerator: observed containers of raw chicken were stored above raw fish. [CA] Store raw chicken below other raw meats and ready-to-eat foods. [COS] The chicken was moved below the fish.

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, May 6, 2025 · Original Source

More restaurants nearby

Result not listed