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Santa Clara County, CA

Safeway #695

6477 Almaden Ex

Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The water in the dish sink in produce and meat dept did not reach 120. Reached 112 degrees F and 116 degrees F. [CA] The water must reach 120 degrees F.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There was not any sanitizer at the meat dept dish sink. [CA] Be sure the sanitizer is at 200ppm quat.

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
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Several refrigerators do not have thermometers. [CA] replace the missing thermometers.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

several deteriorated areas on the walls in the back rooms. The wood paneling is becoming very deteriorated. [CA] Clean/repair the deteriorated and broken walls.

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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The walk freezer floor is soiled. [CA] Clean the floor.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 27, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The meat cases have black mildew-mold like growth on them [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize the meat cases. The milk walk in display shelves have accumulated debris and stains. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize or replace them.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The quat sanitizer at the installed dispenser in the back room is not at the correct concentration. According to the manager it is quat but it turned the quat test strips white. [CA] It must be adjusted to give 200ppm quat. Chlorine sanitizer must be at 100ppm.

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
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

The Naked drink refrigerator did not have a thermometer. [CA] Each refrigerator must have a thermometer. [COS] The manager placed one in the unit. The thermometers above the yogurt and above the deli case is broken. [CA] Repair or replace the thermometers.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

The meat department had a few used towels on work tables. [CA] The towels must be kept in sanitizer between each use or thrown into the soiled towel bin right after use.

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
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

The produce cutting board is deteriorated and stained black. [CA] The cutting board must be replace once it is deteriorated and stained black. [COS] The manager had the employee throw it away.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 27, 2024 · Original Source

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