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Santa Clara County, CA

Protege

250 S California Av

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Jul 9, 2026

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4 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed accumulation of grime on the front facing side of the deflector plate for the ice machine. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 K18Other

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Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

Inspector’s notes

Observed wagyu and pork date labeled for the previous day (7/8/2026), without time marking; facility does not currently have HACCP plan. [CA] A food facility is not required to have an HACCP plan in the food facility uses a reduced oxygen packaging method to package hazardous food that always complies with the following standards with respect to packaging the hazardous food: (1) The food is labeled with the production time and date. (2) The food is held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower during refrigerated storage. (3) The food is removed from its package in the food facility within 48 hours after packaging

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

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minorCode K27Other

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the back upright cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

One food handler card was expired. [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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source

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