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Santa Clara County, CA

Palmetto Superfoods Palo Alto

855 El Camino Real Ste 160

Last inspected Aug 1, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Aug 1, 2025

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7 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed boxes of coconut milk on floor in customer area. [CA] Store food 6 inches off of the floor in the back area.

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

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minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

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Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack of thermometers for both undercounter units in the front. [CA] Provide thermometers.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

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Permits available

Inspector’s notes

Health permit not posted in public view. [CA] Post permit in public view.

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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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criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee wash the blenders inside the single compartment sink with soap and water only at the front service counter. [CA] All food equipment must be washed-rinsed-sanitized and air dried after each use at the 3 compartment sink in the back prep area. [COS] Instructed employee to set up 3 comp sink and re-wash blenders. Recommend to purchase additional blenders so there is ample amount available during busy hours. Only 4 blenders containers on site. Employee stated they quickly wash blenders in sink and at the end of the shift, they use the 3 compartment sink to wash the blenders.

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 K06Handwashing

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed back hand sink obstructed by empty plastic containers. [CA] Keep hand sink accessible at all times.

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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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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of quat ammonium test strips. [CA] Provide test strips and test sanitizer daily.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed plastic to go containers used as scoops for the dry granola at the front service area. [CA] Replace with multi-use scoops with handles instead (plastic cups can easily break and get into the food).

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source

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