Follow-Up Inspection
Feb 24, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Mazza Pizza N Grill
484 E San Carlos St
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4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Feb 13, 2026
Conditional Pass
10 recorded violations
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks a method of sanitization for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing their dishes. Per PIC, their sanitizer had ran out so they were using soap only. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] PIC provided chlorine to sanitize dishes. A sanitizing solution was made and dishes were sanitized.
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 K26Food temperature
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Raw chicken was found thawing on a counter at ambient temperature. [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 temperaturecriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Raw chicken was found on the counter and measured at 42F at the center and 58F around the edges that were submerged. Per PIC it had been thawing for a couple of hours on the counter at ambient temperatures. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Chicken was immediately fully cooked to 165F. Discussed proper thawing methods with PIC.
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 temperatureminorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Facility has an open Service Request for the addition of a charbroiler. Plan check submittal has not been completed. Revisions were requested on 05/13/2025. Observed the charbroiler to be installed. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Complete plan check requirements and receive final approval of the charbroiler.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw chicken and other meat products were found stored on the top shelf of the walk in cooler stored over ready to eat products. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Facility did not have the exhaust ventilation hood turned on. [CA] Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be on while cooking is taking place.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K29Chemicals
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Household insecticide was observed on the bottom shelf of a prep table. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
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 unsafelyminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
Facility restroom lacks a handwash reminder sign. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
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 issuesminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Employee personal effects (keys, earphones, and lint roller) were found stored amongst seasonings. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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 insectsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer, chlorine. [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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 13, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 18, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Facility has added a charbroiler grill without going through plan check. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Submit plans to approve the equipment or remove from the premises.
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, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 18, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Facility has added a charbroiler grill without going through plan check. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Submit plans to approve the equipment or remove from the premises.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
1. The Environmental Health Permit is not posted in public view. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility. 2. The hand wash station in the restroom is missing the hand wash sign reminder. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
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 issuesminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
2nd Repeat Violation: A Food Safety Certificate was not available upon request. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Food Safety Certification providers hand out provided. Failure to obtain the Food Safety Certificate may result in further enforcement from this department including an office hearing and any applicable fees.
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 issuesminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
At the only hand wash station the hot water valve was turned off. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds. [COS] PIC turned the hot water back on.
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 K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
The pizza oven is not within 6 inches of the exhaust hood. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: Facility is missing the testing materials for their choice of sanitizer, chlorine. [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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source