Routine Inspection
Sep 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Russell Middle School
1500 Escuela Py
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Feb 11, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 16, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
Lack of self-closing device on the restroom door. [Corrective Action] Install self-closing device on the restroom door.
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, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 24, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
One of the cold holding chest observed broken. Staff are using freezer packs to keep foods cold. [Corrective Action] Ensure refrigeration unit is working properly.
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, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 1, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed air curtain not on while back door left open. Observed a stick propped into the switch to prevent turning on. Per PIC, the fan is loud and not able to hear phone calls and communication between employees. [Corrective Action] Ensure air curtain is on while leaving back door open. A screen door may be installed. [Corrected on Site] Stick removed from the switch .
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 K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. One of the cold holding chest is in-operable. No food storage observed at time of inspection. [Corrective Action] Ensure refrigeration equipment is properly functioning. 2. Upper items in the 2 door upright cooler (right) were measured above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Refrigeration unit shall be able to maintain PHFs at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit at all locations of the refrigeration unit.
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 K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Popcorn chicken and chicken salad in the 2 door upright cooler (right) at the upper areas of refrigeration unit was measured at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, the food items were delivered at 8:40 AM. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] PIC moved the foods into freezer units and the other refrigeration unit.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source