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Santa Clara County, CA

Horace Mann School Cafeteria

55 N 7th St

Last inspected Sep 3, 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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5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 3, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Corn and Beans (prepackaged) were found stored on carts measuring around 42-49F at 10:45 am. Per staff, they removed it from the fridge recently for service at 11:15 am. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Items were moved back into refrigeration. Ensure to maintain foods within required temperature ranges prior to service.

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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minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Facility staff were observed putting away their cellular device and proceed to handle prepackaged foods and equipment. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. [COS] EH inspector instructed staff to wash their hands prior to commencing food handling.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer solution in sanitizer bucket measured at 0 ppm. [CA] Ensure to maintain sanitizer solution at required concentration per manufacturer specification. [COS] Solution was remade and concentration verified with facility's testing materials.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Pizza in upright warming unit was measured between 120-130F and in the hot boxes measured between 110-120F. Per PIC, pizza was delivered at 10:30 am and measured around 160F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PIC agreed to use Time as a Public Health Control for pizzas. Lunch service time is from 11:30 am - 1:05 pm. Pizza was time marked using a time log and to be served from 10:30 am -2:30 pm. Any and all remaining pizza to be discarded.

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, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 3, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

1. Second Repeat Violation: Water at the faculty restroom located near the main office measured at a peak of 73°F. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F. 2. Water at the only handwash sink in the kitchen comes out at 158°F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds. Lower maximum hot water temperature to prevent potential scalding and encourage frequent hand washing.

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 K42Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

The roll up door for the garbage room was open and several adult cockroaches were observed in the corner of the room that had several items on the floor. The wall with the cockroaches is shared with the kitchen room. [CA] Refuse enclosure not kept clean of debris to prevent buildup of soil and attractants for vermin. Ensure to maintain facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Cockroaches were eliminated immediately by custodial staff.

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, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 25, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Water at the faculty restroom measured at a peak of 65°F. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.

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, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 10, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Water at the faculty restroom measured at a peak of 73°F. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.

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 10, 2024 · Original Source

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