Santa Clara County, CA

Malibu Grill And BBQ

Name: Malibu Grill And BBQ
Address: 5735 Camden Av, Santa Clara County, CA

5735 Camden Av

Last inspected Jun 18, 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.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 18, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed hoes in the wall. [CA] Repair the hole in the wall in the back food storage room.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed wiping used wiping cloths on table tops. [CA] The towels must be kept in sanitizer between each use. [COS] Corrected.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The soap and paper towel dispensers were empty. [CA] Refill the dispenser. [CA] They were refilled. The back hand sink is not accessible due to the table with the mixer on it blocking the sink. [CA] Move the items from in front of it and keep the hand sinks easily accessible, stocked, and not blocked.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

The cabinets have an accumulation of black debris in them. [CA] The manager began to clean it up.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

The inside of ice machine has accumulated buildup on the upper panel. [CA] Clean the inside of the ice machine.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

No sanitizer test strips available. [CA] Use and obtain 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 27, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The front hand sink had no soap and a paper towel dispenser not giving paper towels. [CA] Keep the soap and paper towels available for proper hand washing.

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

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

The employee cooking does not have a food handler card available. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed used wiping towels on the prep table. [CA] The used wiping towels must be stored in sanitizer between each 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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The hand sink sprays water out. It is taped up to help maintain the spray. [CA] Repair the hand sink that sprays water.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw meat stored above the beverages in the walk in cooler. [CA] The raw meat must be stored below all other items in the cooler. Observed the bulk food containers with the blue lids to not be labeled. [CA] Label them with the contents. [COS] The bins were labeled and the meat was placed below the beverages.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed the green cutting board to be deteriorating and showing pieces of plastic coming off the edges. [CA] Replace the cutting boards with non deteriorating boards.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

According to the employees there are not any sanitizer test strips. [CA] Provide sanitizer 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The front hand sink does not give water at 100 degrees F. [CA] The water temperature must be able to reach 100 degrees F.

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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed no available hand washing sink in the kitchen. The sink in the back corner was blocked and the front hand sink has items in it and according to the employee it is not in service. [CA] The hand sinks must be clear and readily accessible for use. Keep it unblocked and with both hot and cold water faucet working to give 100ppm water temperature. The employees moved all of the equipment from in front of the back hand sink. Employee later showed and explained that the front sink should not be turned on because it sprays out from the back of the faucet. [CA] Repair the hand 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.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the walls to be deteriorated in the back storage room where the walk in is located. [CA] Repair the holes in the walls and repaint.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

No food safety certificate or food handler card available. [CA] All employees that help prepare food must have a food handler card and at least one employee a 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

minorCode K30Other