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Santa Clara County, CA

Jw Catering

649 S Bernardo Av

Last inspected Jan 19, 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 19, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Old rodent droppings were observed near the ice machine in the back area. PIC stated they are serviced by a pest provider biweekly, pest invoice was provided for review. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings. Follow up with the pest provider for monitoring. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent entry.

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, Jan 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 17, 2024

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Found a chemical spray bottle without a label [CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine test strips not available to check sanitizer in mechanical dishwasher [CA] - Provide chlorine test strips.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water peaked at 116F [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

No self-closing device found on restroom door [CA] - Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors. Toilet tissue not provided on a dispenser. [CA] - Toilet paper dispenser shall be maintained and in good repaired. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.

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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criticalCode K18Other

Official wording

Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

Inspector’s notes

Found two cryovac bags of cooked pork dated in May and July [CA] - An approved HACCP plan is required for Reduced-Oxygen Packaging (ROP) unless the food facility uses a reduced-oxygen packaging method to package hazardous food that always complies with the following standards with respect to packaging the hazardous food: (A) The food is labeled with the production time and date. (B) The food is held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower during refrigerated storage. (C) The food is removed from its package in the food facility within 48 hours after packaging. *If facility operates outside of the scope of ROP procedures above, a HACCP plan approved by the State of California Department of Public Health will be required. Except for fish that is frozen before, during, and after packaging, a food facility shall not package fish using a reduced-oxygen packaging method. [COS] - Bags opened. OK to use ziploc style bags

In plain English

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

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found old dried rodent feces and about 3 dead cockroaches on floor behind walk in cooler (by upright freezer). [CA] - The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s).

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

At 3-compartment sink, there are two faucets, left one has only a spray nozzle and right does not have operable cold water. [CA] - Ensure sink has goose-neck faucet to properly fill all three basins and ensure hot and cold water is available to all sinks.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source

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