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Santa Clara County, CA

Mini Mart

2970 Almaden Ex

Last inspected Jun 1, 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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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 1, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of beer walk in cooler measured 46F. No PHFs stored in unit. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Facility is lacking a janitorial sink. Violation previously documented on change of ownership inspection conducted on 1/20/25 with a comply by date of 6/20/25. [CA] At least one curbed cleaning facility or janitorial sink equipped with hot and cold water and drain shall be provided. A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan check 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.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

1 old, dead cockroach observed on walk in cooler floor. No other evidence of a vermin infestation observed. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 20, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Lacking janitorial mop sink on site. A change of ownership had occurred. [CA] Facility shall submit plans within 30 days to the health department for the installation of the mop sink. Once plans are approved for the mop sink, facility shall have 6 months to install the mop sink.**

In plain English

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

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lacking mounted paper towel dispenser in employee restroom. Observed paper towel provided on rack. [CA] Install mounted paper towel dispenser. Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Found unleveled flooring in employee restroom restroom and missing coved base tile. [CA] Repair/replace floor tile/coved to be in good repair.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 20, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 6, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of liquid hand cleanser in restroom bathroom (bar soap available). [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations 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.

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minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

PIC states ownership changed aproximetly 1 month ago.[CA]--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. You are hereby given 48 hours notice to apply for a County of Santa Clara Environmental Health permit. Visit EHinfo.org to apply for a Permit.

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, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source

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