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Santa Clara County, CA

Murdoch's

170 State St

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

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 20, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the drain line for the soda gun to drain to the floor. [CA] Re-route the drain line to the adjacent floor sink. Plumbing shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in 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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed broken glass at the bottom of the reach in Perlick cooler unit used to hold glasses. Glasses for use were observed on an elevated shelf. [CA] Remove the broken glass.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed an accumulation of grime throughout both soda nozzles at the bar. The PIC noted that the nozzles are pending service/replacement and have temporarily transitioned to canned beverages. [CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Testing equipment was unavailable for the high temperature dish machine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical 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 problems

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

Routine Inspection

Jul 28, 2026

Result not listed

1 recorded violation

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

A change of ownership occurred approximately 5 months prior to Laughing Monk Brewing according to the PIC. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit. (114067(b) & (c), 114381 (a), 114381.2, 114387)

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 7, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

A new high temperature dishwasher was recently installed. Per PIC, facility had the dishwasher utilizing chlorine before. [Corrective Action] Ensure to submit an application to the Plan Check Program at this department for the approval of the new equipment.

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.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the 3-compartment sink was measured at maximum temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit after letting hot water run for 5 minutes. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

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, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source

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