Santa Clara County, CA

Monroe School

Name: Monroe School
Address: 1055 S Monroe St, Santa Clara County, CA

1055 S Monroe St

Last inspected Apr 8, 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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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 8, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Observed filters for the ventilation hood above cooking equipment are missing. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained in place and in good repair.

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 issues

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

In the employee restroom, measured the maximum water temperature of the handwash sink at 150F. The handwash sink was non-adjustable at the time of inspection. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F but not greater than 108°F.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

LACK FILTER COVERS FOR THE MECHANICAL EXHAUST HOOD. [CA] Provide filters/covers for the mechanical hood.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

A SPONGE WAS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT WASH SINK. [CA] Sponges shall not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 28, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Sponge in use to clean dishes. [CA] Sponges shall not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.

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, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 4, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at all sinks were at maximum 87F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks should be minimum 100F. [SA] Adjust the water heater setting.

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 problems

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Containers were drying at the handwashing sink. [CA] The hand washing sink/station shall be accessible and/or unobstructed at all times. It should be ready to use. [COS] PIC put the drying containers on the sanitizer side of the 3-comp sink.

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.