Santa Clara County, CA

Safeway #2968 - Deli

Name: Safeway #2968 - Deli
Address: 1305 S Winchester Bl, Santa Clara County, CA

1305 S Winchester Bl

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 7, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Ham and Turkey rolls at the deli cold holding unit was measured 47F - 46F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Ham and turkey rolls were discarded.

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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 K36Equipment and utensils

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Tong for deli hot holding unit was left on a potatoes wedges and touching the food. [CA] Tong for the deli hot holding shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with food.

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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, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 23, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Both restroom are out of order. [CA] Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair. [SA] Employee shall use the neighboring facility restroom.

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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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 11, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack thermometer for the hot holding unit with whole roasted chicken. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Grilled Chicken breast pieces were 50F in the food prep cooler-came out of walk in cooler. [CA] Food shall be rapid cooled to 41F and before placing it in a prep cooler. [COS] PIC took it back into freezer for rapid cooling. Dairy cold display with different kinds of cheese had front product at 50F- it was stocking this morning. [CA] Do not stock too much product. Make sure product is getting cold air to stay at 41F and below.

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

Routine Inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

High heat dishwasher cycle was fast and disc was reading 148F. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (or manufacturer's instruction). [COS]PIC adjusted the high heat dishwasher setting and it reached 160F.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source