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Santa Clara County, CA

Manresa Bread

40 N Santa Cruz Av

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 19, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Observed unfinished areas under the installed pastry and bread counter-tops. By the end of the food prep station, observed cracks and crevices around light switches/electrical sockets. [CA] Ensure installed counter-tops are properly finished and all gaps and crevices are sealed. Ensure all gaps, cracks, crevices, and holes are sealed to prevent harborage of vermin.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

At the coffee prep counter, observed used wiping cloth stored on top of the espresso machine. [CA] Ensure wiping cloths are stored in a sanitizer bucket with applicable sanitizer such as quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 200 PPM OR chlorine sanitizer at 100 PPM.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed a knife stored between the crevice of two prep refrigerators. [CA] Ensure utensils and equipment are properly stored to in a manner that prevents contamination.

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, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 30, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

At the 3 compartment sink, measured hot water at 116F. [CA] Ensure hot water is provided at 120F at all warewash sinks, prep sinks, and janitorial 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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed cockroach activity on monitoring traps on the floor by the display refrigerator. Observed cracks and crevices around nearby walls/FRP panels in the area. No live activity outside of the monitoring trap noted in the facility. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of cockroach activity. Contact pest control to provide service for facility. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent harborage. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

At the espresso machine, observed wiping cloth for milk wand/steamer. [CA] Ensure all used wiping cloths are stored in a sanitizer bucket with applicable sanitizer.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

On a baking tray in the cooling rack, measured ham and cheese croissant at 70F. Per operator, ham and cheese croissant stored from 7:00am. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) are held cold at 41F and below or held hot at 135F and above to prevent bacterial growth. PHFs maintained by time shall be time labeled when removed from temperature control and served within 4 hours or discard. [COS] Operator discarded ham and cheese croissants.

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
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

In the drawer prep unit, observed scoop for tuna stored directly in the container with the handle in contact with food. [CA] Ensure scoops are stored in manner that prevents contamination. Observed debris accumulation on the bottom of the knife rack. [CA] Ensure knife rack is cleaned and sanitized. Knives shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination.

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

Food safety manager's certificate unavailable. Observed food handler cards for current employees are expired. [CA] Ensure at least one valid food safety manager's certificate is available for review. All other employees that handle food shall obtain valid food handler cards.

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, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

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