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Santa Clara County, CA

Lazy Dog Restaurant

5305 Almaden Ex

Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Dec 12, 2025

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4 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed gnat-like flies in the kitchen and bar. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate insects in 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.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The warewashing machine in the bar was about 200 ppm chlorine. [CA] The chlorine level must be at 50ppm at the dish washing machine.

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

The water was at approximately 67 degrees F at one of the sinks in the women's restroom. [CA] Be sure the water reaches 100 degrees F.

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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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observed the saucier reach in to be holding food at approximately 55 degrees F. The chef asked that every item in the unit be discarded. There was ketchup, mustard, hoison sauce, and minced garlic. [CA] All PHFs must be held at no more than 41 degrees F. The refrigerator is not being used until it is able to hold food 41 degrees F.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

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