Follow-Up Inspection
Mar 31, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Ike's Love And Sandwiches
5385 Prospect Rd
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Mar 26, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Mop sink is clogged and not draining. No sewage or waste water back-up observed. Specialist turned on all the hand wash sinks, 3 comp sink, prep sink, flushed the toilet, and no sewage backup was observed. No imminent health hazard observed. [CA]: All plumbing within the facility shall be maintained in good repair. [SA]: Facility shall dispose of used mop water into the toilet. If a back-up or overflowing of waste water occurs, facility shall immediately self-close until violation is resolved. Employee stated plumber is scheduled to come today.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 25, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Mop sink is clogged and not draining. No sewage or waste water back-up observed. [CA] All plumbing within the facility shall be maintained in good repair. Other plumbing within the facility was checked by running water at the handwash sinks, three compartment sink, food prep sink, and flushing toilets - did not observe any back up in plumbing or overflowing. Did not observed an immediate risk of contamination due to the clogged mop sink. Facility can conditionally continue to operate, and as a temporary suitable alternative - facility shall dispose of used mop water into the toilet. If a back-up or overflowing of waste water is observed, facility shall immediately self-close until violation is resolved. Facility shall correct the violation in 24 hours and a follow-up inspection will be conducted. Failure to comply within the 24 hours will result in enforcement action.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 30, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
criticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Lack of single-use paper towels at the handwashing sink located by entrance to back 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 paper towel dispenser.
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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Inside the walk-in cooler, employees' personal food are stored above food that is used/served by the facility. [CA] Employee's personal foods shall be stored separate or below food used/served by the facility to prevent cross-contamination.
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, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 24, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of black mold-like substance and grime observed around the floor sink located by the soda machine. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize nonfood contact surfaces. [COS] Employee cleaned and sanitized the floor sink.
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 problemsminorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Potentially hazardous foods inside the food prep unit located across the conveyor toaster is measured at improper cold holding temperatures. Meat balls (45F), ham (44F), fried chicken (45F), and turkey (46F). [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be 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 temperatureminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
On the soda machine at the front, black mold-like substance and grime observed on the exterior of the chute and around the opening where the ice dispenses. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize all parts of the soda machine.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 24, 2024 · Original Source