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Santa Clara County, CA

Safeway Food & Drug

3970 Rivermark Plz

Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 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

Nov 3, 2025

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3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Hole noted in the wall next to the reach in freezer within the meat department. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

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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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minorCode K58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Placard properly displayed/posted

Inspector’s notes

All placards for the facility are missing in the entrance of the facility at the time of inspection. Per PIC, they had a car drive into the store and placards may have been damaged and disposed of. [CA] The placard shall not be defaced, marred, or camouflaged. [SA] All placards have been replaced.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Dust build up noted on the fan guards of the walk in; within the meat department. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 9, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Warewash sink in produce department observed to be used for washing trash can in middle compartment. [CA] Wash trash cans in janitorial sink. Warewash sink shall be used for utensils and food contact surfaces. Clean and sanitize 3-comp sink prior to use for cleaning utensils.

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, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source

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