Follow-Up Inspection
Apr 3, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Roger's Deli
295 E Middlefield Rd
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4 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Conditional Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE TUNA SALAD AND VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 47F AND THE AIR TEMP AT 47F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE OWNER STATES THAT THE FOOD HAS BEEN STORED IN THIS REFRIGERATOR FOR LESS THAN 4 HRS AND WILL BE RELOCATED.
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 temperatureminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAREST THE FIRST HAND WASH SINK IS NOT KEEPING THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 24, 2026
Conditional Pass
10 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS.
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 issuesminorCode K30Other
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BOX WITH DOUGH STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. COS
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS AND UPPER SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THESE AREAS MORE OFTEN.
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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
THE BACK DOOR AND ONE OF THE FRONT DOORS WERE FOUND OPEN. [CA] CLOSE THE DOORS TO PREVENT VERMIN FROM COMING INSIDE. FOUND A MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
THE TOILET TANK LID IS MISSING IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE TOILET TANK LID.
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 problemscriticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
THE HALF AND HALF CREAMER IN THE SELF SERVE CONTAINER IS LACKING A TIME STAMP INDICATING THE 4 HRS THAT IT CAN BE KEPT WITHOUT REFRIGERATION. [CA] PROVIDE A TIME STAMP, A TIMER OR A LOG TO INDICATE THE TIME IT WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE TIME IT SHOULD BE DISCARDED (4 HRS MAXIMUM).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT 50F: EGGS, TUNA SALAD, HAM, SAUSAGES AND CHEESE LOCATED IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR CLOSEST TO THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE OWNER STATES THAT THE FOOD HAS BEEN STORED IN THIS REFRIGERATOR FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS AND IT WAS RELOCATED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
BOTH HAND WASH SINKS HAVE NO PAPER TOWELS AND NON WORKING SOAP DISPENSERS. [CA] PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS READILY AVAILABLE. COS FOUND A WIPING CLOTH, AN EMPTY MILK CONTAINER AND CLEANING SUPPLIES INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINKS. [CA] REMOVE THESE ITEMS AND KEEP THE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS.
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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAREST THE FIRST HAND WASH SINK IS NOT KEEPING THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR. FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS STORED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DARK STAINS. AND THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE FIRST HAND WASH SINK WITH KNIFE CUTS. [CA] SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CUTTING BLOCKS AND CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE STAINED BY MOLD, SCRATCHED AND SCORED SO THAT THEY CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED SHALL BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 28, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
criticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Cooked potatoes were not time marked and written procedures were not available for review. Per PIC, potatoes were just cooked prior to inspection. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] PIC added time marking to potatoes and they will be thrown away after 4 hours.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Excessive grease build up under and behind cooking equipment. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean to prevent harborage of vermin.
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 problemsminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Paper towel roll placed on top of dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers.
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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
True 2 door reach down cooler has a torn gasket. [CA] Repair/replace damaged gasket of true 2 door reach down cooler
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source