Santa Clara County, CA

Mayflower Restaurant

Name: Mayflower Restaurant
Address: 1080 Saratoga Av Ste 5, Santa Clara County, CA

1080 Saratoga Av Ste 5

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

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 19, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Back door was open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and 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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Tub of cooked ducks were cooling on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack test strips. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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

Only hand washing sink has a container of cut spring onions soaked in it. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

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.

Oct 30, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken was stored below raw chicken. [CA] Store food according to the proper food storage requirements by storing ready to eat food above raw food. Raw chicken shall be stored below beef. NOTE: Follow the storage guidelines from the posted sticker on the refrigeration. Dry storage room has boxes on floor and cartons on floor under the shelving. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Keep floor clear for easy cleaning.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Small bowl inside the pot of oil to scoop oil. [CA] Use a scoop with handle and store a scoop in a way that a handle will not touch touch food. Cardboard in use to line shelving. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Used wiping cloths were left on table. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Back door was left open. [CA] Food preparation shall be conducted within an a fully enclosed food facility. [SA] Keep the back door close. Use screen door for ventilation.

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 K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Spry bottle with out label. [CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 7, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Tray with frozen fish on a food prep sink and a container with frozen fish on floor thawing. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Food items including beijing duck fish, beef, chicken, tofu, cut vegetable etc. were uncovered inside the refrigeration. [CA] Food inside refrigeration shall be protected from contamination by the use of tight-fitting securely attached lids or plastic wrap. Buckets of sauces with container with iced water with shrimps on it and container of frozen fish and bags of onions on floor at different locations. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Cardboard in use to line shelving. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Multiple used wiping cloths at different locations next to cutting boards. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Mop left inside the dirty mop bucket. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mop water shall be disposed of in the janitorial sink or toilet facility and can't be left in the bucket with mop.