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Santa Clara County, CA

Runway Cafe

1250 Aviation Av 130

Last inspected Aug 27, 2026 · 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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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 27, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Lights above food storage lack shielding. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Opening in ceiling larger than 1/4". [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 31, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 31, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Both handwash sinks were obstructed, thus rendering them unusable. Handwash sink in the front kitchen area lacked paper towels. Facility is not actively engaged in food prep (food storage only). [CA] Handwash sink shall be remain unobstructed at all times. Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers. [COS] Obstructions removed. Paper towels were provided.

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 problems
minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Multiple overhead lighting units lack shatterproof covers. [CA] Install shatterproof covers.

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 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of standing 2 door refrigerator measured at 49F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Do not use this refrigerator until it is repaired/replaced. Facility added single door self-service vending machine to the operation. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, & meet applicable standards. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.

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 K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Prepackaged food sold in vending machine is not properly labeled for sale. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Cheese and ham held in the standing 2 door refrigerator measured >41F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

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 temperature
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

FSC is not available for review at time of inspection. [CA]Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

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