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Santa Clara County, CA

Mendocino Farms - San Jose (Westgate Center)

1696 Saratoga Av # 94

Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 20, 2026

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2 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer bucket with wiping towels located near the front counter has quat sanitizer measured at 100 ppm. [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.

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minorCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Multiple dented cans of caramelized onions are observed on the shelf to be used.[CA] Cans with dents on the rim or seams must be removed from sale/use.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 5, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Water at the handwash sink located by the food preparation sink is measured at a maximum of 76F. [CA] Handwash sinks shall be able to provide warm water at a minimum of 100F.

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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Sliced chicken breast held in the food prep unit insert was measured at 48F. Sliced chicken breast held in the walk-in cooler was measured at 46-48F.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source

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