Santa Clara County, CA

Jess's Place

Name: Jess's Place
Address: 3088 Monterey Rd, Santa Clara County, CA

3088 Monterey Rd

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 6, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE COOKED RICE AT 59F AT THE STEAM TABLE. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. NOTE: THE OPERATOR STATES THAT THE RICE HAS BEEN OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS. THE OPERATOR HAS DECIDED TO USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR UP TO 4 HRS AND DISCARD AFTER 4 HRS ON A TEMPORARY BASIS UNTIL THE STEAM TABLE GETS REPAIRED.

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

FOUND THE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. [CA] PROVIDE THE PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. FOUND SKILLETS INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MISSING THE COLD WATER HANDLE FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] REPLACE THE HANDLE.

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

THE STEAM TABLE IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. [CA] REPAIR THE STEAM TABLE. FOUND A CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP KNIFE MARKS. [CA] SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CUTTING BLOCKS AND BOARDS THAT ARE SCRATCHED AND SCORED SO THAT THEY CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED SHALL BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.

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, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 20, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE PAPER ROLL WALL DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE THE WALL DISPENSER WITH PAPER TOWELS.

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.

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR UNABLE TO SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.

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

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SHELLED EGGS ON TOP OF THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT 69F. [CA] STORE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. COS.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT THE HOOD. [CA] PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SOME FOOD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 6, 2024

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100 PPM AT THE WARE WASHER AND 100 PPM AT THE SANITIZER BUCKET.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

THE MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A PAPER CUP BEING USED FOR THE RICE IN THE WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE EMPLOYEE WASHING 2 WOKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] DO NOT USE THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK TO WASH UTENSILS. USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE WARE WASHER TO WASH UTENSILS. COS

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE KITCHEN BACK DOOR OPEN. [CA] KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED TO DENY ENTRANCE TO RODENTS AND INSECTS.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE THE PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE WALL 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.

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

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

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