Santa Clara County, CA

Saratoga High School

Name: Saratoga High School
Address: 20300 Herriman Av, Santa Clara County, CA

20300 Herriman Av

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 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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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 25, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

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Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed an open bag of oats stored on shelving in the dry storage room. [CA] Ensure all open bags of dry food are transferred to food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, by the mixer, observed cobwebs and debris nearby on window sills and walls. [CA] Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are frequently cleaned and maintained.

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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 K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

On the counter-top, measured prepackaged string cheese and cheese sticks at 49F. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F and below to prevent bacterial growth. [SA] Operator placed string cheese and cheese sticks in an ice bath to facilitate proper holding temperatures.

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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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Ants observed to be on shelf next to handwash sink in kitchen prep area where gloves and paper towels are stored. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

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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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Grab n go cooler on the most left line observed to have been left cracked open and measured to have: -Milk at 45F -Salad w/ sliced eggs at 49F -Ambient temperature at 53F [CA] Maintain temperature of PHF at 41F and below for cold holding. Ensure cooler is kept closed. [COS] Cooler was closed and shall be monitored. Per employee she had just stocked cooler in the last 30 minutes. Per operator, if unit is still out of temperature at the end of all lunch periods (within 4 hours of stocking) facility shall discard food.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 31, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed dead cockroaches on the floor and sticky traps below shelfs within the warewashing room and below tables at the front serving lines. No live vermin observed at the time of inspection. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. Replace sticky traps as needed.

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minorCode K30Other

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Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed single use food containers stored on the floor of the exterior storage room. [CA] Food and food contact items shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed gaps/ holes in the wall and floor tile base boards by the meat slicer stored within the warewashing machine room. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

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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minorCode K31Contamination

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Consumer self service does prevent contamination

Inspector’s notes

Unwrapped apples are available for student self service without overhead protection. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 24, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K09Food temperature

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Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

In the walk-in refrigerator, measured pizza sauce cooling in large containers at 160F. [CA] Ensure pizza sauce is cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers, using ice paddles, using an ice bath, by adding ice, separating food into smaller portions, and/or using rapid cooling technology. [SA] Operator moved pizza sauce into shallow containers to facilitate proper cooling.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

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

Inspector’s notes

In the warewash room, on the shelving below prep tables, observed the use of cardboard boxes for storage of chemicals, and a large piece of wood as a platform. In the kitchen area, observed a piece of cardboard used to line the table underneath the slicer. [CA] Discontinue use of unapproved materials and equipment such as cardboard and wood to prevent possible harborage of vermin.

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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 K49Permits, training, and postings

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Permits available

Inspector’s notes

Facility currently operating without a valid permit due to delinquent account. [CA] Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 24, 2024 · Original Source