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Santa Clara County, CA

Save Max Food & Liquor

1191 El Camino Real

Last inspected May 4, 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.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 4, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

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. [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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Restroom in the back of the facility and hand wash station do not have any soap at the time of inspection. [CA] Provide hand washing cleanser in dispenser at hand wash stations at all times. [SA] Hand pump soap was placed next to hand wash. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 1, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observed drain pipe from the walk-in cooler is draining into a bucket placed above the floor sink. The bucket is overflowing with liquid waste. [CA] Discontinue the use of bucket to collect from the drain pipe. All liquid waste must drain into a functioning floor sink.

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.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In the storage area adjacent to the walk-in cooler, observed holes in the ceiling due to broken panels. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest harborage.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior panel of the ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean the ice machine. 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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

In the employee restroom, the soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser are empty. Per PIC, paper towel dispenser is broken. [CA] Handwash sink shall be supplied with soap and single use towels at all times. [COS] PIC provided a temporary, portable soap bottle and roll of paper towels nearby the handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser to be repaired.

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 problems
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed beverages and milk containers stored directly on the floor throughout the walk-in cooler and food storage areas. [CA] Food shall be stored at least six inches above the floor to prevent contamination and facilitate ease of cleaning.

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, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

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