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Santa Clara County, CA

Lee's Supermarket Grocery

2889 Senter Rd

Last inspected Jul 23, 2025 · 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.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 23, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FLY ACTIVITY. [CA] ELIMINATE ALL FLY PRESENCE.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PIPES NEAR THE TANK WATER FOR THE SHELLFISH. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION FOUND CUT FISH ON ICE FOR SELF SERVICE. [CA] CUT FISH MUST BE SOLD BAGGED.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MANGO AND BANANA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. [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.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.

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 K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A DENTED CANS ON THE FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON THE FLOOR. [CA] REMOVE DENTED CANS FOR RETURN OR DISCARD.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

MISSING SOAP AT TWO HAND WASH SINKS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. COS FOUND A COVER ON TOP OF THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 28, 2025

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGNS IN THE RESTROOMS. [CA] PROVIDE SIGNS.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MULTIPLE BOXES WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. [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
minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

ONE OF THE LIGHTS AT THE HOOD IS NOT WORKING. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MULTIPLE WIPING CLOTHS ON THE KITCHEN AND SERVICE COUNTERS. [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
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

THE ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS IS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE THE PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. FOUND A POT INSIDE THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

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 problems
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A FEW JACKETS STORED ON THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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
criticalCode K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD WITH NO TIME MARK AND TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL IS BEING USED. 10 PORK PATTIES 20 PORK ROLLS 16 STEAMED PORK ROLLS [CA] LABEL THE FOOD WITH THE TIME TO BE VIABLE UP TO 4 HRS. NOTE; THE FOOD WAS DISCARDED IN THE TRASH CAN AND CHLORINE WAS POURED OVER IT.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A TRAY WITH FOOD STORED ON TOP OF THE TRASH CAN. [CA] DO NOT USE TRASH CANS AS TABLES.

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, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source

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