Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 10, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Ristorante Don Giovanni
235 Castro St
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Sep 1, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
cockroach egg found next to mop sink [CA]clean and sanitize pest affected area
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 21, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
loose handsink next to espresso machine [CA]properly secure loose fixtures
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 problemsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
dead cockroaches under 3 compartment sink. verified monthly pest control service reports [CA]clean and sanitize pest affected area
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 insectsminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
paper towel dispenser next to dishwashing machine not working [CA]maintain handsink fixtures in good repair
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 17, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 17, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 16, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
2 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
expired manager's FSC [CA]obtain a valid FSC
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 issuescriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
dry rodent droppings on work table, open aisles, cutting board, wall, on top of food container and floor throughout the food prep area. last pest control service done on 4/28/25 by Advanced IPM. advised operator that all food contact surface and utensils need to be washed and sanitized. a new pest control service need to be done by a licensed pest service co before follow up inspection. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 16, 2025 · Original Source