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Santa Clara County, CA

Philz Coffee

101 Forest Av 110

Last inspected Sep 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 3, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of coffee beans and residue on several areas of floor including storage area floors, between prep fridge, and underneath prep tables. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. A hole in the wall (old door way area) behind shelving in the dry storage room. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

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

The water discharge pipe for the coffee machines at the preparation line extend into the floor sink. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Facility does not have access to a janitorial sink within the shared area of the building. [CA] Obtain access to the janitorial sink. At least one curbed cleaning facility or janitorial sink equipped with hot and cold water and drain shall be provided.

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, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 1, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

The restrooms lack an employee hand wash sign. [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 issues

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

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