Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Pastelaria Adega
30 E Santa Clara St # 130
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Pass
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Sep 24, 2026
Conditional Pass
8 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
By the mop sink, observed one live cockroach crawling out of corner guard. [CA] Food facilities shall be kept free from vermin. [SA] PIC sealed gaps of corner guards where vermin was observed. A follow up inspection will be conducted within 24 hours to verify compliance. Note: Facility is on scheduled monthly pest control services. No vermin activity observed elsewhere in the facility.
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 insectsminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: At the warewashing sink, water measured 110F. [CA] Warewashing sinks must provide a minimum temperature of 120F.
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 problemscriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
1. At the serving display counter, chicken pot pie measured 81F. Per PIC, it was removed from the oven at 7am. 2. On top of the ice machine, measured custard creme at 51F. Per PIC, creme had been out for preparation since 7am. [CA] All potentially hazardous foods must be held at 41F and below or 135F and above. PHFs used for preparation shall be returned to refrigeration and cooled back to 41F within 2 hours. [SA] 1. Chicken pot pie was discarded after 4 hours from being removed from temperature control. 2. Custard creme was VC&D by PIC. Discussed and provided TPHC guidelines with PIC. When using only time as a public health control, temperature logs must be maintained to ensure potentially hazardous foods are sold or discarded within 4 hours after being removed from temperature control.
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 temperatureminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
By the mop sink, observed loose corner guards exposing numerous cockroach droppings and one dead cockroach. By the warewashing sink, observed loose baseboards exposing gaps. Above the upright oven, observed one ceiling tile missing. Towards the back of the facility, observed a few other loose ceiling tiles with gaps. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4 inch to prevent the harborage and entrance of vermin.
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 problemsminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
In the back and sides of the ice machine, observed mold-like build-up. [CA] All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized to prevent the accumulation of mold.
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 problemsminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
By the service counter, espresso machine observed to cleaned with wet wiping cloth without sanitizer. [CA] All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be kept clean with wiping cloths stored in a bucket with the appropriate sanitizer concentration, such as chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm.
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 problemsminorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: The walk in cooler's liquid waste is draining to a plastic tub inside the cooler. [CA] Condensation line from walk-in refrigerator shall drain into an approved plumbing system or evaporated through an evaporator.
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 problemsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Above mop sink, observed water heater leaking. Per PIC, owners have been notified to fix the leak. [CA] All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as to prevent any contamination. They 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 6, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
The walk in cooler's liquid waste is draining to a plastic tub inside the cooler. [CA] Condensation line from walk-in refrigerator shall drain into an approved plumbing system.
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 problemsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
1. Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer at the three compartment sink, quaternary ammonia. 2. Facility's testing materials for their undercounter dishwasher are expired. [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 problemsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks a Food Safety Certificate. [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.
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 issuesminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at the three compartment sink measured at a maximum of 112F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Pass
8 recorded violations
minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
The walk in cooler's liquid waste is draining to a plastic tub inside the cooler. [CA] Condensation line from walk-in refrigerator shall drain into an approved plumbing system.
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 problemsminorCode K32Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
Facility has prepackaged several breads (cornbread, sweet bread, white bread, and bread rolls) with incomplete labeling. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight 3) quantity of contents 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Medicine was observed stored on the shelf above the three compartment sink. [CA] Personal care items (medication/vitamins) shall bear a legible manufacturer's label and stored in a designated storage area for personal items.
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 insectsminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
Hand wash reminder signs are missing at the hand wash stations in the kitchen. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
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 issuesminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
The Food Safety Certificate provided has been presented at a different facility. [CA] There shall be at least one food safety certified owner or employee at each food facility. No certified person at a food facility may serve at any other food facility as the person required to be certified.
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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: In the back prep area, above the walk in cooler, the wall appears to be missing. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair. Close/seal the holes in the wall/ceiling.
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 problemscriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
1. Chlorine at the dishwasher measured at 0 ppm while actively ware washing. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] Dishes were sanitized at the three compartment sink. 2. Repeat Violation: In the ice machine, on the top of the ice tray on the back wall, there is black mold-like growth. No direct contamination of ice was observed. [CA] Ensure to maintain the ice machine 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 problemsminorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Facility has a permit condition to submit plans for the counter top espresso machine, dough roller, and an upright proofer. [CA] Submit plans to this department within 1 week for these items. Failure to comply will result in further enforcement from this department such as impoundments of unapproved equipment.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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