Follow-Up Inspection
Jun 10, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Ike's Love And Sandwiches
1253 W El Camino Real Ste A
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jun 9, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
3 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION- Food Safety Certificate not available. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
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 issuescriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent dropping on meat slicer in the back. [CA] Clean and sanitize.
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 problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Numerous rodent droppings observed in the back area: below soda machine, on floor below warewash/food prep area, below shelves near mop sink and above meat slicer. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Liz T. 4. Notification: The persons in charge during inspection, Rosa Vargas and Kyra Miceli, have been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 21, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
In the preparation unit inserts, measured steak, cheese, and garlic mayo sauce between 47-49F. Steak is stacked above the insert cooler line. Per PIC, items were transferred from walk-in cooler about 1 hour ago. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] PIC closed preparation unit covers and moved foods below the insert cooler line.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
**MAJOR** In the back kitchen, observed the cold water knob for the only handwash sink is in disrepair and not readily adjustable. Measured the water temperature above 120F. [CA] Handwash sink shall have a potable supply of hot and cold water at all times to facilitate adequate handwashing. [SA] Handwash sink available at the front preparation area. **MINOR** In the back kitchen, observed the handwash sink was blocked by large piece of equipment and trash can. [CA] Handwash sink shall be accessible and unobstructed at all times. [COS] PIC moved the large piece of equipment.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 21, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 25, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of smoke and odor in the facility, accumulation of grease and staining on the ceiling above the conveyor oven. [CA] Due to excessive grease and smoke accumulation, facility may need to re assess the cleaning frequency and the use of the conveyor oven to remain in compliance with the permit condition. If a suitable alternative to reduce ventilation issues is not in place, facility may need to provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over the oven to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Contact the department prior to any remodel or addition of new equipment.
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 issuesminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food Safety Certificate is not available upon request. Only one food handler card was provided for review while 3 additional employees were observed handling food. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Water temperature at the 3-comp sink was measured at 117F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet at the 3-comp sink and the food prep sink.
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 problemsminorCode K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
2 Employees observed skipping hand washing prior to changing to new gloves. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required prior to putting on gloves.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source