Follow-Up Inspection
Mar 27, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 27, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Sammy G's Pizzeria
330 S 10th St
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3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Mar 26, 2026
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Compressed gas tanks are unrestrained in near the soda syrups. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.
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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Repeat Violation: In the back of house area, near the soda syrups, the doors have been removed exposing the facility to an unfinished electrical panel area. 2. There is a square cut out in the wall under a prep table that has had a small metal grid attached to seal. 3. Cove base tiles near the walk in cooler are either broken, missing, or detaching from the cooler. 4. There is a gap around the soda syrup lines in the ceiling tile. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface.
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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: The dumpster area is being used to store old equipment no longer required for the operation of the facility. Note: rodent droppings were observed on top of the unused cooler stored under old beer kegs. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
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 insectsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Several old rodent droppings were observed on the floor near the soda syrups under the electrical panel wall. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Sanitize the area of old droppings. Seal holes and gaps.
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 insectsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility's testing strips for their choice of sanitizer at th the three compartment sink expired in 2022. Note: Strips measured quaternary ammonia solution at 0 PPM. Eh inspector strips measured at 200 ppm. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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 problemsminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The handsoap dispenser in the restroom was not working. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [SA] The soap bottle was removed from dispenser and used as a pump bottle.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 18, 2025
Pass
10 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. The two door undercounter freezer is in disrepair. 2. The top door cooler in the bar is pooling water at the bottom. [CA] Ensure to maintain all equipment clean and in good repair. Repair, service, replace, or, if no longer required for the operation, remove the equipment from the premises. 3. Facility has a non ANSI accredited microwave. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
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 issuesminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Some of the staff lack food handler cards. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
The dumpster area is being used to store old equipment no longer required for the operation of the facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
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 insectsminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
1. Repeat Violation: Observed cardboard being used to line the bottom shelf of a prep table. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. 2. Repeat Violation: Observed bowls being used as scoops for bulk dry ingredients [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food. 3. All CO2 tanks were found unrestrained (1 in the back of house and 5 in the bar). [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.
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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
In the back of house area, near the soda syrups, the doors have been removed exposing the facility to an unfinished electrical panel area. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface.
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 problemsminorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
The three door keg cooler is discharging onto the floor of the bar area. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.
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 problemsminorCode K24Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Person in charge present and performing duties
Inspector’s notes
Observed customers enter the bar area to access the self service soda machine. [CA] The "person in charge" shall ensure that persons unnecessary to the food facility operation shall not be allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Facility may clearly delineate the soda fountain area from the bar to prevent access into the bar area. 113984.1. Food preparation area, consumer access consumer access to a food facility through the food preparation area is permissible, at the discretion of the permit holder, if Ready-To-Eat Foods are prepared in approved areas separated from sources of contamination by a space of at least three feet from the consumer and in areas that are separate from raw or undercooked foods. The route of access shall be separated from the required space by a rail or wall at least three feet high or otherwise clearly delineated.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
One of the hand wash stations in the restroom lack a hand wash reminder. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuescriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
In the bar, at the only hand wash station, there were no paper towels available. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] PIC restocked the dispenser.
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. In the bar area, at the floor sink near the soda dispenser, the discharge pipe does not have an air gap. 2. In the bar area, at the floor sink between the two keg coolers, the two door cooler's discharge hose does not have an air gap. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source