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Santa Clara County, CA

Safeway #695 Deli

6477 Almaden Ex

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 14, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed clean utensils stored with dirty utensils. [CA] Keep all clean equipment stored with clean equipment and in clean containers.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The walk in cooler door is very deteriorated. [CA] Replace the deteriorated door.

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

The floors under equipment have accumulated encrusted debris and grease. [CA] Thoroughly clean the floors.

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 thermometer was missing from the cheese refrigerator. [CA] Replace the missing thermometer.

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, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The sanitizer at the dish washing sink is at about 500ppm. [CA] The sanitizer must be at 200ppm quat. The sanitizer must be diluted to give 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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The shelves and racks in the walk in refrigerator are soiled with encrusted food particles and black accumulation. [CA] Clean and sanitize these shelves and racks.

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

The thermometer on the left side of the deli case is not working. [CA] Be sure that a working thermometer is being used so that the correct temperature can be monitored in the refrigerator.[COS] Thermometer placed in the 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 issues
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The area in front of the 2 meat slicers is cluttered with carts, personal belongings, expired food, empty boxes, etc. [CA] Place each item in the designated area. [COS] The manager began to clean and organize this entire area during inspection and completed by end of the full inspection.

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
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed a fly in this deli kitchen and in the bakery prep area. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate the flies from the food facility. Protect food from contamination.

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 13, 2025 · Original Source

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