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Santa Clara County, CA

Gus's Deli

2523 S Winchester Bl B

Last inspected Oct 7, 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

Oct 7, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Personal food stored above and next to facility food in 2 door reach in. No direct contamination observed. [CA]: Personal food shall be stored in a designated area separate from facility food and food contact surfaces. 2. Entry door propped open throughout inspection. [CA]: Facility shall be fully enclosed at all times.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food handler training for employee is expired. [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.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* In the prep line cooler, raw shell eggs are stored above ready to eat food. [CA]: Properly store raw shell eggs beneath and separate from ready to eat food.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

1. Employee washed hands then dried hands with wiping cloth instead of single-use towel. 2. Employee handled cash register then proceeded to prepare food at cook line. Per employee, hand sanitizer was used prior to returning to preparing food.No direct contamination of food observed. [CA]: Employees shall properly wash hands when changing gloves, when changing tasks, prior to handling food, utensils or equipment, after touching body parts, and when contamination occurs or as required. Employees shall use designated hand sink, soap and disposable paper towels to wash hands. [COS]: Specialist instructed employee to wash hands.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Multiple ceiling panels at back prep area in poor repair. Holes and gaps observed. [CA]: Repair/replace ceiling panels. Maintain ceiling panels in good condition.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Two dead large cockroaches observed to the left side of the flat top grill. No other activities found. Pest control report not provided. [CA]: Eliminate evidence of cockroach in a safe, effective and legal manner. Ensure food and food contact surfaces are protected from possible contamination at all times. Follow pest control service recommendations and monitor for vermin activity. Seal all cracks, crevices, and gaps under any exterior doors to prevent entry and harborage 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
minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Maximum water temperature at 2 comp sink measured at 115F. [CA]: Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except 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, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

In the prep line cooler, raw shell eggs are stored above ready to eat food. [CA]: Properly store raw shell eggs beneath and separate from ready to eat food.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Expired Chlorine test strips. [CA]: Obtain new Chlorine test strips.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

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