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Santa Clara County, CA

Homewood Suites By Hilton - Kitchen

4315 N 1st St

Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 12, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of test strips and thermo labels to monitor sanitizer and high temperature dishwasher. [Corrective Action] Ensure test strips and thermo labels are available to monitor sanitizers.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink was not properly working at the time of inspection. Loose paper napkins were available nearby. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towel dispenser is properly functioning.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food Safety Certificate was not available for review. [Corrective Action] Ensure Food Safety Certificate is readily available for review.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on food preparation counters. [CA] Wiping cloths shall be stored in a sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Under the 3-compartment sink, observed drainpipe from the dishwasher extends into the floor sink. [CA] Provide air gap between the drain pipe and floor sink that is at least twice the diameter of the inlet and no less than 1 inch.

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.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Facility employee working at the time of inspection lacks active food handler card. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card. Food handler cards shall be available for review.

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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed pressurized cylinder (CO2 tank) stored underneath the handwash sink without a chain. [CA] Pressurized cylinders shall be securely stored and secured to a rigid structure.

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, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

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