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Santa Clara County, CA

Picnic Grove

3050 Hecker Pass Hy

Last inspected Sep 7, 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 7, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

THE VENTILATION IS NOT WORKING IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] REPAIR THE VENTILATION.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

ONE OF THE STALL DOORS IS BROKEN AND OFF THE HINGES. [CA] REPAIR THE DOOR.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CONDIMENTS IN A CABINET WITHOUT DOOR. [CA] PROVIDE A DOOR.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS IN DISREPAIR IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND GAPS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP ROOM UNDER THE DOORS, MISSING SCREENS, ON THE CEILING. [CA] ENSURE THAT THE GAPS ARE NO LARGER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH. PROVIDE SCREENS.

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
minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

THE HOT WATER AT MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS IS AT 65F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F. THE COLD WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT DISPENSED. [CA] ENSURE COLD WATER IS DISPENSED.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE COVER FOR THE PAPER TOWELS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MISSING. [CA] PROVIDE COVER.

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 K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

MISSING HAND WASH SIGNS FOR BOTH RESTROOMS. [CA] PROVIDE SIGNS.

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, Sep 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 17, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Screens around the facility are damaged at the time of inspection. [CA] Repair the damaged screens around the facility.

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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1. Soap dispenser and paper towel are damaged at hand wash/2-compartment sink at the time of inspection. [CA] Fix paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser. [SA] Paper towels and hand pump soap dispenser is next to hand wash station. 2. A hand wash station is missing within facility, the 2-compartment sink is being used as a hand wash station. [CA] All food facilities shall provide an operable hand washing station. Facility will have to install a hand wash station when remodeling, change of of ownership, or if multiple violations within this category arise. The 2-commpartment sink can be used for now as a hand wash station.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water within the facility was measured at 111*F at the time of inspection. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at hand wash sinks (100*F). Recommend adjusting the water heater.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 17, 2025 · Original Source

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