Santa Clara County, CA

Ludwigs

Name: Ludwigs
Address: 383 Castro St, Santa Clara County, CA

383 Castro St

Last inspected Feb 25, 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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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 25, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

cream, spaetzel, chicken wings in walk in cooler at 45F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)

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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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

no manager's food safety certificate [CA]obtain a valid FSC

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Apr 3, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 27, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

leaking from 3 compartment sink next to dishwashing machine [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair

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

goulash, chicken wings in 2 door prep cooler at 51F. all perishable food items moved to walk in cooler. advised operator not to store perishable food in the unit until serviced [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products) cream cheese, pastrami at 46F in walk in cooler [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products) schweinshaxe in hot cabinet at 120F. corrected during inspection [CA]maintain perishable hot food above 135F