Santa Clara County, CA

M Cafe Tea Sandwiches

Name: M Cafe Tea Sandwiches
Address: 1351 Jacklin Rd, Santa Clara County, CA

1351 Jacklin Rd

Last inspected Aug 26, 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

Aug 26, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of chlorine test strips. [Corrective Action] Provide chlorine test strips.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water not available at the handwash sink in the restroom. There is a instant hot water heater but does not appear to be on. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water at a minimum temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit at handwash sinks.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

A prep sink was observed added next to the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] New equipments must be approved by the Plan Check Program at this department before installing. Submit plans to this department for the installation of the prep sink or remove prep sink from facility.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Operator lack manager Food Safety Certification. [Corrective Action] Obtain the Food Safety Certificate.

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, Aug 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 16, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Cilantro, cucumbers and peppers are washed in the 3 compartment warewash sink. Facility does not have a dedicated food prep sink. [Corrective Action] Purchase produce that is already pre-washed.

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

Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sinks. Paper towels were observed stored near the paper towel dispenser. [Corrective Action] Store the paper towels inside the paper towel 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.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Raw shell eggs stored on the work table were measured at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Per employee, the eggs were taken out from refrigeration for an hour. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrected on Site] Eggs were returned into refrigeration.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 17, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of wall mounted soap dispenser in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Install wall mounted soap dispenser in the restroom.

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.

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

1. Maximum hot water in the facility was measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Hot water at the handwash sink in the restroom was measured at 91 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit at handwash sinks.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source