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Santa Clara County, CA

Nor-Cal Smoked BBQ

2695 Hecker Pass Rd

Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 21, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks a 3 compartment warewash sink (2 compartment sink available). [CA] All food facilities that prepares food or multiservice utensils and equipment are used shall provide a three-compartment sink with two integral metal drain boards for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Submit plans to Environmental Health Plan check department within 2 months (12/21/2025). and have the project completed by 6 months (4/21/2026). Permit will be conditionally approved and may be revoked if work is not completed in the given time frame.

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
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Hot water valve at hand wash sink is leaking. [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 K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Two new reach in freezers and standing warmer have been added to the facility. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.

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

Unused ice machine found stored outside of the facility. Unused single door refrigerator stored at cook line. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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 insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 9, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Both light fixtures in the back of the facility are missing the screen covers at the time of inspection. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

PHFs within the warmer were measured at 124*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

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
minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

The facility has gone through a change of ownership back in (July 2025). This department was not notified about the change of ownership. [CA] Submit the facility evaluation request packet into this department within 2-buiness days (10/13/25). Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Only hand wash station within the kitchen area was missing soap and paper towels at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash station must be fully stocked at all times. [COS] Paper towels were added to dispenser and soap dispenser was re-filled.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Two new freezer chest have been added to the facility. Also a new warmer has been installed. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Unable to provide a current food manger certification at the time of inspection. [CA] Obtain a food manger certification within 60-days.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

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