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Santa Clara County, CA

Raw Superfood Cafe

1041 E Capitol Ex # 40

Last inspected Nov 11, 2025 · 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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5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 11, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELF IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] CARDBOARD IS NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 11, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Feb 28, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 27, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Minor yellow staining on the wall underneath Type 2 hood. [CA]: Maintain walls clean. Note: if type 2 hood is found not sufficient for current food operations, facility may be required to reach out to DEH Plan Check for hood replacement/assessment or to scale down food operation.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Multiple dead cockroaches of varying life stages found in the following areas: -on floors underneath the prep sink and 2 door under counter cooler -on floors behind 2 door reach in freezer -on floors near mop sink Per PIC and manager, residential pest control repellent is used to abate/treat cockroaches. No live cockroaches observed after thorough inspection of the facility. [CA]: Eliminate evidence of cockroach in a safe, effective and legal manner. Ensure food and food contact surfaces are protected from possible contamination at all times. Specialist recommends following professional pest control service recommendations and monitor for vermin activity. Seal all cracks, crevices, and gaps under any exterior doors to prevent entry and harborage of vermin.

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.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Missing testing method for Quat Ammonium sanitizer. [CA]: Provide a testing method (ex: test strip) for Quat Ammonium sanitizer.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Open bags of dry food at the dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Residential pest control repellent observed for the treatment/abatement of cockroaches. [CA]: Commercial establishments are not approved to use household/residential pest control methods. Discontinue storage/use of unapproved pest repellents.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Feb 19, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 17, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION COUNTERS. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN 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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PLANT BASED SPREAD AT 52F AND THE SLICED TOMATOES AT 49F STORED IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE TEMPERATURE SETTING FOR THE REFRIGERATOR WAS SET HIGH, THE OPERATOR TURNED IT DOWN TO 37F. FOUND SEVERAL SAUCES AND PLANT BASED MEAT AT 46F STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR OVER 4 HOURS. [CA] COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL BE STORED AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D.

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

THE WALK IN COOLER IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE ABLE TO KEEP THE PHF AT 41F OR BELOW. DO NOT USE IT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND CAN KEEP THE PHF AT 41F OR BELOW.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SAC OF ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND SOME BOXES WITH FRUIT ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

THIS FACILITY IS OPERATING WITHOUT A PERMIT. [CA] APPLY FOR A PERMIT WITHIN 48 HRS TO AVOID CLOSURE.

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, Feb 17, 2025 · Original Source

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