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Santa Clara County, CA

Lion Supermarket

1031 E Capitol Ex

Last inspected Jun 5, 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 5, 2026

Pass

12 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND OYSTERS AT 55F AND SMALL FISH AT 53F IN A BASKET AT THE SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY. [CA] COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 41F OR BELOW. COS NOTE: THE OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO PLACE ICE IN THE CONTAINER.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

TWO GLASS PANELS AT THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR ARE BROKEN. [CA] REPLACE THE GLASS PANELS.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND CLEANING SUPPLIES INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS FOUND THE FRONT PLATE ON THE PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS MISSING. [CA] REPAIR 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BACK EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP GREATER THAN A QUARTER ON AN INCH. [CA] A FOOD FACILITY SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE CONSTRUCTED, EQUIPPED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED AS TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE OF ANIMALS, BIRDS, AND VERMIN, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RODENT AND INSECTS. FOUND THE BACK RECEIVING DOOR OPEN. [CA] CLOSE THE DOOR TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF VERMIN.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS IS NOT WORKING. [CA] PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION SYSTEM.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND CUT RAW FISH AT THE CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY ON ICE. [CA] CUT RAW FISH SHALL BE PROPERLY BAGGED WHEN SOLD FOR RETAIL AT THE SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY.

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 SEVERAL BOXES WITH PREPACKAGED NOODLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ISLES. [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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM: FOUND SOME LIQUID ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TOILET AND THE RESTROOM HAS A STRONG URINE SMELL. [CA] CLEAN THE RESTROOM 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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A LEAK AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.

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
minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF WATER SPOTS WHERE THE WATER WAS POOLING IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FLOOR. [CA] REMOVE THE WATER.

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
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A HOLE ON THE WALL IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT NEAR THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL. FOUND A FEW FLOOR TILES MISSING IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPAIR FLOOR.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WATER TANKS WITH GREEN ALGAE. [CA] CLEAN THE WATER TANKS 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In the meat and seafood display counters, observed meat placed on cracked and broken trays. Plastic dividers are broken. [CA] Replace broken trays and maintain equipment in good repair.

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 K16Other

Official wording

Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

Shell shock tags unavailable for review. [CA] The identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served shall be maintained for 90 calendar days from the dates of harvest. Shell stock tags shall be available for review.

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

Observed cut raw fish sold without packaging at the consumer self-service display. Raw fish is stored directly over ice. [CA] Cut raw fish shall be properly bagged when sold for retail at the self-service display.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed broken floor tiles in the meat/seafood service line. Accumulation of water inside the broken floor tile. [CA] Replace broken flooring. Walls and floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

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

In the back receiving area, observed door to the outside storage is kept open. [CA] Facility shall be fully enclosed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

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 K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw meat thawing in standing water in the food preparation sink. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

At the handwash sink in restrooms, measured water temperature at 55F. [CA] Handwash sinks shall be supplied with a minimum water temperature of 100F.

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
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

At the meat service line, handwash sink was obstructed due to personal items in the sink. [CA] Handwash sink shall be accessible at all times. [COS] Items were removed from the sink.

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
criticalCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee washing hands without soap after handling raw meat with bare hands. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels after handling raw meat. [COS] Employee was instructed to properly wash hands.

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, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

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