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Santa Clara County, CA

Jack's Restaurant & Bar

1502 Saratoga Av

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 29, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Inside the upright reach-in cooler located near the dishwasher, tray of raw shell eggs is stored above ready-to-eat foods. [CA] Properly store raw food items separate or below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination.

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

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Leak observed under handwash sink located near the dessert station. [CA] Plumbling in the facility shall be maintained in good repair. [COS] Employee tightened the drain pipes and repaired the 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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Potentially hazardous foods (sour cream, salsa, raw shell eggs) on ice bath by the cook line is measured at 47F - 48F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F. [COS] Employee added more water into the ice bath so that the food containers sinks into the ice rather than sit on top of the ice.

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

Employee observed putting on new disposable gloves without washing hands after changing task from cleaning. [CA] Employees shall properly wash their hands with warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels prior to putting on disposable gloves to handle food or food contact surfaces. [COS] Employee stopped and washed hands.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 10, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Potentially hazardous foods held in prep units and ice baths across from the cook line are measured at improper cold holding temperatures. Inside food prep units and drawer coolers: tuna salad, potato salad, cut tomatoes, raw beef patty, hot dogs, diced tomatoes, cheese, cut sausage, clams, and raw shrimp were measured at 47F to 58F. In improperly prepared ice baths: raw shell eggs, diced tomatoes, grits measured at 68F to 71F. Per employee, all items were prepared or refilled within the last hour. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F. [COS] Employee used ice to help rapidly bring down the temperatures of food items in the prep units. Employee will continue to monitor the temperatures, and for items that does not reach 41F will be discarded by 1 PM. Proper ice baths was prepared by adding additional ice and water to submerge the side of the food containers.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Single-use paper towels are not available inside the dispenser for the handwash sink located at the bar. Employees were using napkins available on the counter. [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. Paper towels shall be stored inside of dispenser to protect from contamination.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of the food prep unit by the grill and the one located at the end of the cook line nearest the dishwasher were measured above 41F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee's personal lunch stored in reach-in cooler in direct contact with containers or food that are used/served by the facility. [CA] Employee's personal food shall be stored in a designated location that is separate or below food used by the facility.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source

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