Santa Clara County, CA

Mountain Mike's Pizza

Name: Mountain Mike's Pizza
Address: 29 S 3rd St, Santa Clara County, CA

29 S 3rd St

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food handler cards for staff were unavailable. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

1. There is a grease accumulation on the ceiling tiles and walls near the exhaust hood. [CA] Ensure to have the exhaust hood on at all times when equipment is in use. Ensure the hood is functioning properly. 2. The light bulbs under the exhaust hood are all out of order. [CA] In every room and area in which any food is prepared, manufactured, processed or prepackaged or in which equipment or utensils are cleaned, sufficient natural or artificial lighting shall be provided. Replace the bulbs.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The salad bar prep unit is not maintaining PHFs at 41F or below. [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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Third Repeat Violation: At the salad bar, measured macacroni salad, potato salad, cheese, etc between 43-47°F. Per PIC, they set up the salad bar around 30 minutes prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement from this department. [COS] PIC agreed to place items on time control for today. Salad bar is open from 11 am to 2 pm. Notes: Measured the ambient of the area where the inserts go into to be 47°F. Digital readout of the internal thermometer displayed 40°F.

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, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: In the back of house area, at the hand sink near the pizza oven, there is a leak at the drain pipe with a white bucket to catch the drops. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

1. Repeat Violation: There is no Food Safety Certificate 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. 2. Repeat Violation: There are no Food Handler Cards available upon request. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw italian sausage was found stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. [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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

A pressurized cylinder near the soda dispenser at the three compartment sink was not restrained. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.

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

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Second Repeat Violation: At the salad bar, measured macacroni salad, potato salad, cheese, etc at 50°F. Per PIC, they set up the salad bar at 10 am. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement from this department. [COS] Items were Voluntarily Condemned and Destroyed. See VC&D report. Notes: Discussed with PIC how affected PHFs were in shorter plastic inserts. Recommend using deeper inserts made of metal that were being used for non-PHFs (broccoli, carrots, etc) so PHFs are kept cold. Measured the ambient of the area where the inserts go into to be 41°F. Digital readout read at 40.3°F.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Several flies were observed throughout the facility. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin.

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.

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

There is an offensive odor in the men's restroom that is not present in the women's restroom. [CA] Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean and 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, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: At the salad bar, measured macacroni salad, potato salad, cheese, etc at 47. Per PIC, they set up the salad bar at 11 am. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement from this department. [COS] Items were Voluntarily Condemned and Destroyed. See VC&D report. Notes: Discussed with PIC how affected PHFs were in shorter plastic inserts. Recommend using the deeper inserts that were being used for non-PHFs (broccoli, carrots, etc) so PHFs are kept cold.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

1. In the back of house area, at the hand sink near the register, there is a leak at the drain pipe. 2. In the men's restroom, at the faucet, there is a leak when turned on. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

1. In the men's restroom, at the hand sink, the hot water was turned off. 2. In the kitchen area, at the hand sink near the prep cooler, the cold water was turned off. [CA] An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided. [COS] Facility turned on the water valves for each sink at time of the inspection.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food Handler Cards were unavailable upon request. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

In the front of house area, at the hand sink, there was no soap available. Another sink is located behind the swing door. [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.