Follow-Up Inspection
Apr 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Malone Food & Liqour
830 Malone Rd
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
No thermometer available is display cooler where milk and prepackaged burritos are stored. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.
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 issuesminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
No paper towels available at restroom hand wash sink. No paper towel dispenser observed. [CA] Ensure paper towels are stocked at all times. Single-use paper towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Operator provided a roll of paper towels.
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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Unapproved Vevor coffee urn observed for self service. No coffee observed in urn during inspection. Disposable cups, sugar, and powdered creamer observed next to equipment. Facility is currently permitted as FP06 which does not allow coffee service. Facility is lacking a 3 compartment sink to properly clean and sanitize the coffee urn. [CA] Discontinue coffee service immediately and remove equipment from the premises. Note: Spoke with owner during inspection. He stated that coffee urn has not been used since last inspection 12/18/24.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 18, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Single use sanitary towels are not available at the restroom hand sink. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.
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 problemscriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Facility is providing coffee for self service counter, PIC stated they wash the coffee maker either outside the store or in the restroom sink. Spoke with the owner on the phone, they stated there is a 3-comp sink in the back, owner could not provide access since it's locked behind a separate door. Was not able to verify the 3-comp sink [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM). [COS] PIC was directed to put the coffee maker away and cease the sale of open coffee.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source