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Santa Clara County, CA

Saratoga Bagels

12840 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 9, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed several flies in the front counter area. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of fly activity to prevent possible contamination of food.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

At the 3 door prep unit, in the insert prep top, measured a large pitcher of pooled eggs stored on top of an insert container at 55F. In the same area, measured sliced cheese at 48F, and shredded cheese at 49F. Per operator, potentially hazardous foods stored for 30 minutes. In a dispensing pitcher, measured milk at 53F. Per operator, milk stored from less than 2 hours prior. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F and below to prevent bacterial growth. [SA] Operator moved pitcher of pooled eggs, sliced cheese, and shredded cheese to undercounter refrigeration to facilitate proper holding temperatures. Operator discarded dispensing pitcher of milk.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In the back storage areas, observed the use of cardboard to line shelving/counters. [CA] Ensure approved materials and equipment that are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable are used within the facility. Discontinue use of cardboard to prevent possible harborage of vermin.

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, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the use of worn wooden peel paddles, and storage of paddles between tables. [CA] Ensure only approved equipment is used within the facility. Use only durable material such as plastic or stainless steel equipment that is smooth and easily cleanable. Discontinue and remove wooden peel paddles from the facility.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed a large amount of food debris including flour and seeds on the floor in the prep areas, and behind equipment. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent harborage of vermin.

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.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

At the front counter, in the display area, measured bagel dogs stored at 60F. Per operator, bagel dogs prepared an hour prior. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F or below or held hot at 135F and above to prevent bacterial growth. PHFs maintained by time rather than time and temperature shall be time labeled when removed from temperature control and served wtihin 4 hours or discard. [SA] Operator placed a time label on bagel dogs to serve within 3 hours, for a total of 4 hours from when removed from temperature control or discard.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed open bags of flour stored in the dry storage area and on the floor. [CA] Ensure all open bags of dry bulk food are transferred to food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid. All food shall be stored at least 6" off the floor on approved shelving.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

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