Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 9, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Mountain Mike's Branham
2306 Almaden Rd # 170
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Oct 7, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
6 recorded violations
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility is lacking quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips. [CA] Test strips shall be provided to adequately measure the quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration used during manual 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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Ambient temperature in walk in cooler measured at 48F. Leak observed in walk in cooler. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Operator stated that work order has been placed.
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 issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Minor 1) In the salad bar: ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, potato salad, and macaroni salad measured between 45-48F. Per operator, all food items were removed from temperature control at 11am. Operator stated that salad bar food items are replaced every 3 hours. Major 2) In the walk in cooler: shredded mozzarella cheese, ranch dressing, thousand island dressing, macaroni salad, garlic spread, and tomato sauce measured between 45-47F. Food items were stored in unit for more than 4 hours. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held cold at 41F or below. [SA] Salad bar items were relocated to the 2 door display cooler. Food items in walk in cooler were VC&D. TPHC form provided.
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 K39Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Facility is lacking a metal probe thermometer to measure internal food temperatures. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods
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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Gaps in ceiling and walls measuring greater than 1/4 inch. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
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 problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Rodent dropping observed on floors throughout kitchen area and in cabinet next to soda machine. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. Yes 3. Supervisor Notified: Monica Huato. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Steven Weir, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [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. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider. Ensure all areas of rodent droppings are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
May 28, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 28, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
May 14, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed approximately 10 small rodent droppings next to the water heater, and approximately 5-10 droppings on the floor left of the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Keep facility clear of rodents and droppings. *Repeat violation* See notes below.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 21, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
At the salad bar: measured internal temperature of potato salad, pasta salad, cheese, and dressings to be 45 - 49F. Operator stated food had been held since 11am today (approximately 3 hours prior). [CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or 135F and above. Alternatively use Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) and clearly time-mark foods to be discarded before 4 hours.
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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Measured hot water at the 3-compartment sink to be 115F. [CA] Provide hot water (120F) at the 3-compartment sink.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed approximately 10-15 old rodent droppings in each of the following locations: 1) Left of the water heater 2) Under the handwash sink 3) Under the left compartment of the 3-compartment sink No other evidence of vermin was observed. [CA] Keep facility clear of vermin and droppings. A follow-up inspection will be conducted.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source