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Santa Clara County, CA

Playback Cafe

87 N San Pedro St

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

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Facility is prepackaging parfaits and the label is missing required information. [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 problems
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Pastries with heat treated spinach were found ot be stored at ambient temperatures. Per PIC, they were delivered at around 6:30 am. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Discussed with Marissa use of TPHC to serve the pastries within 4 hours of being held out of temperature control. Marissa agreed to discard the pastries at 10:30 am. Items were discarded during inspection.

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 temperature

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

Routine Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Various types of milks were found measuring above 50F and out of temperature control on the coffee bar counter. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Ice baths were prepared for the milks to cool and hold at 41F or below.

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 temperature
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

There is exposed electrical wiring coming from a hole in the wall above the undercounter cooler across the upright cooler. [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.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

1. A food safety certificate was not available upon request. [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. 2. Food handler cards for staff were unavailable upon request. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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
minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility has not removed the second merrychef oven or submitted plans as instructed to do so during the final plan check inspection conducted on 6/16/25 [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Submit plans for the unit within one week. Failure to submit will result in further enforcement from this department.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

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