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Santa Clara County, CA

Safeway #3997 Market

1663 Branham Ln

Last inspected Jun 25, 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 25, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Found crates used to elevate food items off the floor in walk-in-cooler (meat dept) and produce prep room. [CA] Discontinue using crates, use approved shelvings.

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.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Found inoperable lights in frozen aisles of reach in freezer. [CA] Repair/replace light bulb.

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.

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criticalCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Found mold on prepackaged containers of strawberries. [CA] Moldy food shall be removed immediately from use. [COS] Operator voluntarily discarded moldy fruits.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Found leaking drain line under 1-compartment sink (meat dept). [CA] Secure leak.

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 5, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Found paper towel stored outside of mounted dispenser at hand wash station located in meat department middle section. [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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

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