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Hidden Villa Hostel

26870 Moody Rd

Last inspected Jun 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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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 4, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed old rodent droppings on the floors behind/below the stove. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings.

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.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed gaps around the conduit in the corner cabinetry to the right of the stove. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance 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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Testing equipment was unavailable for the high temperature dish machine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Observed the lights in the walk in cooler to be unshielded. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.

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

Follow-Up Inspection

Jun 25, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed empty cardboard box stored on the handwash sink at the time of inspection. [CA] Handwash sink shall be accessible and 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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 16, 2025

Conditional Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed active ant infestation inside the pull-out cabinet for food storage. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. *NOTE* Domestic pesticides or chemicals are not approved for use in a food facility. Recommend to seek professional 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.

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criticalCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed numerous trails of ants inside the pull-out cabinet for food storage. Ants were found centered on a container of honey and bunch of bananas. [CA] Food shall be maintained free of adulteration. [COS] Container of honey and bananas were discarded. See VC&D report. All other open food containers inside the pull-out cabinet were cleaned and sanitized of ants. 2. Observed dead weevil-like species on top of sugar inside a plastic container. [CA] Food shall be maintained free of adulteration. [COS] Sugar was discarded. See VC&D report. Plastic container to be cleaned and sanitized.

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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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed soap dispenser at the only handwash sink in the kitchen is empty. [CA] Handwash sink shall be supplied with soap and single use towels at all times. [COS] PIC stocked handwash sink with portable bottle of soap.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Measured the ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler at 52F. [CA] Refrigeration unit shall maintain foods at 41F or below. Discontinue the storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods until refrigeration unit is repaired.

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.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured multiple Potentially Hazardous Foods in the walk-in cooler from 50-53F, including cooked pork, deli corned beef, turkey patties, sausages, and cheese. Per PIC, foods have been stored in the walk-in cooler overnight. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [COS] All Potentially Hazardous Foods were voluntarily condemned and discarded. See VC&D report. Raw meat that was just delivered was relocated to upright refrigeration units for cooling.

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, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source

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