Follow-Up Inspection
Feb 18, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Maxim Market
1930 Aborn Rd
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Feb 17, 2025
Conditional Pass
8 recorded violations
criticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT. FOUND NO SOAP IN THE MENS 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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K32Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT AND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BACK OF THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] CLEAN THE ICE MACHINES MORE OFTEN. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE FISH WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE FISH DEPARTMENT TO HAVE DEEP CUTS AND POSSIBLE MOLD THAT CANNOT BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED.[CA] SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CUTTING BLOCKS AND CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE SCRATCHED AND SCORED SO THAT THEY CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED SHALL BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED. FOUND CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.
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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HOT WATER IN THE HAND WASH SINK AT 60F IN THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT AND IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT THE HAND WASH SINKS.L
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 problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPLACE THE TILES.
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 problemsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AVAILABLE AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND FOOD HANDLER'S 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 issuescriticalCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
FOUND WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] DISCARD WASTE WATER IN THE SANITARY SEWER. FOUND WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE FISH DEPARTMENT [CA] REMOVE THE WATER. FOUND WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE FISH WALK IN COOLER. [CA] REMOVE THE WATER AND RELOCATE THE FISH INTO ANOTHER WORKING WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR THE DRAINING SYSTEM WITHIN 24 HRS. YOU MAY NOT USE THIS WALK IN COOLER UNTIL IT CAN PROPERLY DRAIN.
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 problemsminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CUT FISH ON ICE FOR SELF SERVE. [CA] CUT FISH MUST BE BAGGED PRIOR TO SELLING SELF SERVICE.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 17, 2025 · Original Source