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Santa Clara County, CA

Homewood Suites - Kitchen

4329 El Camino Real

Last inspected Jul 21, 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

Jul 21, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

uncalibrated analog probe thermometer [CA]calibrate probe thermometer as needed. strongly recommend obtaining digital probe thermometer

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

no manager's food safety certificate [CA]obtain a valid FSC

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

milk and thousand island dressing at 49F in 2 door reach in cooler [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 30, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1) Quat sanitizer at the three compartment sink is measured at 100 ppm. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. 2) Chlorine sanitizer at the dishwasher is measured at 0 ppm. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.

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

Drain lines for the dishwasher extends into the floor sink. [CA] Provide a minimum of a 1 inch air gap between the end of equipment drain line and the rim of the floor sink to protect equipment from back flow contamination.

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

1) Food Safety Certificate for Manager is not available for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have at least one valid Food Safety Certificate available. 2) Employee food handler cards are not available for review. [CA] Employees that handles, serves, or prepares food shall have a valid food handler card available for review within 30 days from their 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.

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of single-use paper towels at the only handwash sink located in the kitchen. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be able to provide warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels for employees to properly wash their hands when required. [COS] Employee refilled the dispenser with napkins.

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, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

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