Santa Clara County, CA

Posh Bagel At Almaden

Name: Posh Bagel At Almaden
Address: 6471 Almaden Ex Ste 80, Santa Clara County, CA

6471 Almaden Ex Ste 80

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Pass

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when Posh Bagel At Almaden has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

Own this restaurant? Add an inspection badge to your website · Inspection prep checklist

ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 4, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observed the ice machine drain pipe and other drain pipes in the floor sink. [CA] Raise the drain pipes out of the floor sinks to provide an air gap.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed food and food contact items stored below the sink plumbing. [CA] Discontinue storing food or food contact items under the sink.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed the towel bucket to be at 0ppm chlorine. [CA] Keep the sanitizing bucket at 100ppm chlorine.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The dish sink reached 113 degrees F. [CA] It must reach 120 degrees F. [COS] The employee asked me to recheck water at end of the inspection and the water did then reach 120 degrees F.

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, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Observed a spray bottle with purple cleaning liquid in it unlabeled. [CA] Label each spray bottle with its contents.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed used wiping towels on table tops. [CA] Keep the used wiping towels in sanitizer between each use.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The dish washing machine reached 135 degrees F in the rinse cycle. [CA] Water in the rinse cycle must be at or above 171°F for 30 seconds in the high temperature dishwasher. Discontinue using the machine until it can work properly. Wash, rinse, and sanitize in the 3 compartment sink.

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

Observed several drain pipes in the floor sinks. [CA] Remove the drain pipes from inside to provide the required air gap betwee the pipe and top of the floor sink.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Not all employees preparing food have valid food handler cards. [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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Observed some lights out in the back kitchen area. [CA]Replace the missing lights.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 4, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

The walk in freezer light is not working. It is completely dark in there. [CA] The light must be repaired within 30 days. (repeat violation from last inspection).

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The water at the dish sink is at 108 degrees F. [CA] The water must reach 120 degrees F. The employee adjusted the hot water heater to a hotter setting.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The inside of the walk in freezer has accumulated garbage on the floor. This is in the dark walk in freezer. [CA] Thoroughly clean the floor and provide light for proper cleaning.