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Santa Clara County, CA

Hobee's Palo Alto

4224 El Camino Real

Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Dec 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

dry rodent droppings in dry storage room and vertical door gap about a quarter inch. [CA]eliminate door gaps and clean/sanitize pest affected areas

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

worn door gaskets to prep table cooler [CA]maintain equipments in good repair

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

no chlorine residue in dishwashing machine rinse water and no chlorine test strips. advised operator manually wash/sanitize utensil until service [CA]maintain dishwashing machine in good repair

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, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 30, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed broken wall and missing cove base at the back door by the cookline. [Corrective Action] Maintain the wall in good condition. 2. Oil, grease and old food debris observed on the wall and pipes behind the cooking equipments at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Pressurized cylinder at the service area observed not secured to a rigid structure. [Corrective Action] Secure the pressurized cylinder to a rigid structure. [Corrected on Site] PIC secured the pressurized cylinder.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed cracks at the pre-wash sink at the dishwasher area causing water to leak to the bottom. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the pre-wash sink. 2. Observed interior metal lining in the 3 door prep cooler separating from the insulation causing food and debris to become stuck in the crevice. [Corrective Action] Repair the metal lining inside the 3 door prep cooler. The 3 door prep cooler may need to be replaced.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source

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