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Santa Clara County, CA

Icicles

1275 Lincoln Av

Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · 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

Oct 24, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. Lacking soap at hand wash station located in warewash area. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [SA] Another hand wash station located in service area with soap and paper towel provided. 2. Lacking single use paper towel at hand wash station located at warewash area. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [SA] Another hand wash station located in service area with soap and paper towel provided.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found flies throughout food facility especially near hand sink/warewash area located in the back. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Found cold water valve off at hand wash station located in warewash area. [CA] Ensure cold/hot water is provided at all times. [COS] Operator turned on cold water valve. Observed cold water flowing. 2. Found leaking faucet at hand wash station located in warewash area when water knob is turned off. [CA] Secure leak.

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
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Found flooring in warewash area not secure to floor. Observed flooring bulging up. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Secure floor.

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

Found several spatula stored in a container of stagnant water near ice cream machine. [CA] Store equipments in a way to prevent potential contamination with running water, under ice and/or hot water.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Missing light bulbs in back storage area, inadequate lighting. [CA] Provide sufficient lighting.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured hot water holding at 123F at hand wash station located in restroom. Handsink is under sensor system, observed no plumbing connected to cold water valve. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of warm water to be held between 100F - 108F. [SA] Operator directed to rewash hands upon entering kitchen and provide notice of issue. Facility is hereby given until 10/28/25 to repair water temperature to be held between 100F - 108F.

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 24, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Nov 6, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 5, 2024

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Found leaking drain line under hand wash station in front service. 2. Found leaking cold/hot water knob at mop sink when water knob is off. [CA] Repair leak. 3. Found cold water valve off at hand wash station in front station. [CA] Cold/hot water valve shall be on at all times. [COS] Operator directed to turn on cold water valve.

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
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. Lacking single use paper towel at hand wash station in back prep area. Note: Another hand wash station on other side of wall with paper towel. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. 2. Lacking soap at hand wash station in back prep area. Note: Another hand wash station on other side of wall with mounted soap dispenser. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Found (2x) self-services boba device outside of food facility. Previous reports regarding boba device approval states the machine must be operated in conjunction with the permanent "Icicles" facility, FA0268090. Photos indicated previously that device was approved for indoor usage. [CA] Facility shall discontinue using self-service boba device outdoors and relocate device indoor. Equipment is hereby impounded for 30 days and/or if facility relocates device back into an approved food facility FA028090. Device may not be used until impound release is by a district inspector.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

1. Found several disposable cups and bowls used to dispense bulk goods in back prep area and storage room. 2. Found open bulk bag of sugar and other items in small storage area. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found several flies in warewash area. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Missing light bulbs in hall wall of small storage area, inadequate lighting. [CA] Provide missing light bulb.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured cheese cake bites holding at 45F in 2 door cold top for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.

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, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source

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