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Santa Clara County, CA

Nick The Greek

1399 Lincoln Av

Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 13, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Found hand sink at cooks line slow draining. [CA] Ensure sink is free flowing 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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

1. Found small disposable cups used to dispense bulk foods in 2 door cold top at cooks line and food items at cooks line counter top. [CA] Discontinue using disposable cups for multi-use purposes. Use scoops with handles. 2. Found a knife stored between 2 door cold top reach in at cooks line. [CA] Multi-use utensils will be stored in a way that the working part of the utensil may not become contaminated.

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

Major: Measured the following PHFS holding between 56F - 72F in 2 door cold top/reach in at cooks line for less than 4 hours: sliced cherry tomatos & cooked mushroom. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate PHFs and place PHFs under ice. Minor: Measured container of sliced cherry tomatoes holding between 46F - 49F in 2 door cold top (right) at cooks line for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.

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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Found hand wash station located in back prep/warewash area blocked by container of bleach and sponges. Note: Another hand wash station located nearby at cooks line accessible. [CA] Ensure hand wash station is accessible at all times. [COS] Operator directed to relocate products.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 7, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Measured 0ppm quat concentration at sani bucket located at cooks line and front area. [CA] Maintain quat concentration at 200ppm and/or as specified by manufacturer.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured the following PHFs holding between 44F - 46F in 3 door upright for less than 4 hours: greek yogurt and raw chicken skewers. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Found several containers of food stored on floor in small storage room. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Found one loose CO2 tank in small storage room. [CA] Secure CO2 tank to rigid structure to prevent accidental discharge.

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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criticalCode K10Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooking time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured chicken skewers holding between 117F - 120F in 2 door under drawer warmer at cooks line. Per operator, PHFs made less about 30 minutes ago. [CA] Chicken shall be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F or above. [COS] Operator voluntarily discarded PHFs in trash.

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, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source

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