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Santa Clara County, CA

Pizza My Heart

117 E San Carlos St

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. In the dry storage area there is a hole in the ceiling near the soda lines. 2. There is a gap in the ceiling around the water heater. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair. Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Repair the areas with like-for-like materials.

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 K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Two boxes of sliced pizza were discarded as they were returned to refrigeration last night after being placed on time as a public health control. [CA] PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) shall be discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when food is removed from temperature control. [COS] Pizza slices were discarded.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 23, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. In the dry storage area there is a hole in the wall near the drain clean out port. 2. Repeat Violation: The walls near the three compartment sink have an accumulation of a black mold-like substance. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair. Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Repair the areas with like-for-like materials.

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 K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

The restroom handwash sink lacks a reminder for employees to wash their hands. [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, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In the back of house area, at the storage rack, personal effects (beverages, cellular devices, etc) were found stored amongst food items. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. In the dry storage area there are several areas of the wall and ceiling that are in disrepair. Per PIC, they have frequent leaks from the space above that has damaged the walls and ceilings. 2. The walls near the three compartment sink have an accumulation of a black mold-like substance. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair. Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Repair the areas with like-for-like materials.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

In the back of house area, at the magnetic holder for knives, knives were observed to be stored in between the holder and the wall. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.

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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

In the dry storage area, at the two door upright freezer, the right door gasket is in disrepair. [CA] Ensure to maintain equipment clean and in good repair. Repair or replace the gasket.

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
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1. Knives were dirty to both sight and touch from being stored between the knife holder and the wall. [CA] Ensure to maintain all food contact surfaces clean to both sight and touch and sanitize as required. 2. In the back of house area, at the ware washing area, staff were observed dipping several knives into the quaternary ammonia sanitizer for less than the required time. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Inspector instructed staff to submerge for 60 seconds. Note: Per staff they didn't submerge into the solution as they didn't want to risk hurting themselves if they picked up the knives wrong. Recommend submerging knives in a insert pan to fully submerge knives and remove while reducing risk. Staff may also allow the solution to clear up so they can see the knives while submerged.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

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