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Santa Clara County, CA

Il Fornaio Cucina Italia

2752 Augustine Dr

Last inspected Jun 18, 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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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 18, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Frozen thawed tuna observed to be thawing inside ROP bag. [CA] Per packaging thaw frozen fish after removal from ROP packaging to minimisze risk of C. Botulinum. [COS] Tuna was removed from ROP packaging.

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
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Ice cream scoop in scoop well observed to have water temperature at 102F. [CA] Keep scoops submerged in running water to remove debris or in water at least 135F or above to prevent bacterial growth.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 20, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Bowl of citrus fruits observed to be stored on bar where customers are seated. Citrus observed to be used for garnishes at the bar. [CA] Ensure food displayed is protected from cross contamination. Ensure food is either behind sneeze guard, inside a container with a lid, or behind a counter.

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

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minorCode K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Middle left prep cooler(Grill prep cooler) measured to have: -Cooked Chicken thighs at 43F -Raw beef steaks at 43F -Raw Chicken breasts at 44F -Raw salmon at 43F -Raw beef at 44F All PHFs out of temperature observed to be on the right hand side reach in drawers of cooler. PHFs in prep cooler inserts and left side drawers of cooler measured to be 41F or below(see measured observations). [CA] Keep PHFs at 41F and below for cold holding. [COS] After keeping cooler closed for 45 minutes cooler measured to have: -Raw chicken breast at 41F -Raw salmon at 42F -Raw beef at 42F -Cooked chicken at 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
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Upright dishwasher measured to have chlorine at 25ppm. [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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Clean strainers for bar observed to be hung on splash guard for dump sink. [CA] Store utensils away from splash guard compartment and other sources of contamination. [COS] Strainers were moved to separate containers.

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.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

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

Inspector’s notes

Leak observed under handwash sink by warewashing area. [CA] Repair leak and maintain in good repair.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 3, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

MAJOR: 1) Mashed potatoes and vegetable stock measured to be 129F and 125F on back stove area. MINOR: 2) Tomato sauce observed on hot plate. Plate observed to be off and tomato sauce measured to be 135F. [CA] Maintain PHFs at 135F and above for hot holding. Maintain active temperature control for PHFs. [COS] 1)Mashed potatoes and stock were reheated on stove to 165F prior to returning on back burner. Back burner was turned up. 2) Hot plate was turned back on to low.

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, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

A few food handler cards observed to be expired. [CA] 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 issues
minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Filters in front cookline ventilation hood observed to have some gaps. [CA] Filters shall be fitted in the mechanical exhaust ventilation over cooking equipment, provide spacer or correct sized filters.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Bar dishwasher measured to have 25ppm chlorine. [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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Roasted potatoes observed in large plastic tub with another bin stacked ontop. Potatoes measured to be 55F; per operator potatoes were made about 3 hours prior. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids. Keep containers uncovered and unstacked for effective cooling.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Tomato sauce measured to be 112F. Tomato sauce was on top of hot holding griddle. Griddle surface measured to be at 176F and other items on griddle surface measured to be 166F. [CA] Maintain PHF at 135 or above for hot holding. [COS] Pasta sauce was reheated to 165F on stove top prior to returning to griddle.

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, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

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