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Santa Clara County, CA

Los Gatos Wines & Liquors

16498 Los Gatos Bl

Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 13, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

The inside of the ice machine needs cleaning. [CA] Clean and sanitize the ice machine taking proper steps to protect the ice inside.

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 K58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Placard properly displayed/posted

Inspector’s notes

There is not a placard posted. [CA] Do not remove the placard. A new one was posted for todays inspection.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Observed the toilet facilities to be soiled throughout. [CA] Clean and sanitize the restroom.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed droppings on the floor in the corners and under equipment. May be old droppings. According to the owner they are old and will clean up thoroughly. No droppings on food or food containers. [CA] Clean and sanitize. Remove beverages from the floor. Dunnage racks may be helpful. A reinspection will be done. Continue with the pest control service and remove food and beverages from the floor.

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, Feb 13, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Nov 21, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 21, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed rodent droppings in a box of cookies and packages of beef jerky and cookies that seem to have been eaten by rodents. Observed rodent droppings on the floor in several areas throughout the store. [CA] Facility must close and clean up the droppings and take effective measures to eliminate the rodents from inside the facility. Remain closed until permission is given to reopen by this department.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Observed the toilet to be soiled and missing the seat. [CA] Thoroughly clean the toilet and restroom.

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
criticalCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Observed packages of cookies in a box with rodent droppings and one eaten through. [CA] Discard the adulterated food. [COS] The manager discarded the adulterated food.

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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the inside upper panel of the ice machine to have mildew-like accumulation. [CA] Clean and sanitize the panel of the ice machine.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

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