Follow-Up Inspection
May 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 6, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
K's Cafe LLC
126 E Fremont Av
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
May 2, 2025
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6 recorded violations
minorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Heavy accumulation of grease on ventilation hood filters. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation.
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 issuesminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Lack of food handler cards for employees. [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 issuesminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
*Repeat violation Observed numerous old droppings in two containers with old unused equipment next to two door freezer. No other evidence observed. Observed traps set in the back storage area. Per manager, the facility did not have issue for last few weeks, the traps are for monitoring. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings. Clean and sanitize any contaminated utensils or equipment. Observed flies in the front lobby and front prep area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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 insectsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of cardboard boxes, unused utensils and equipment stored in back storage area. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Observed a gap in back door, the door has to be manually close to eliminate the gap. [CA] Repair the door to self close properly so that there are no gaps.
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 insectscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Lack of soap and paper towels at hand wash sink near dish machine. Observed pans stored in the sink. Paper towel is stuck in dispenser at hand wash sink in restroom. [CA] Provide single use paper towels and soap in dispensers at all times. Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Hand soap and paper towels provided. Hand sick cleared. Paper towel dispenser fixed in restroom.
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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of food debris, dust and dirt on floors under equipment. [CA] Floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Observed black residue on office wall, per manager (on phone) it is from a fire in 2024. [CA] Clean the walls and maintain facility in good condition.
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, May 2, 2025 · Original Source