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Santa Clara County, CA

Silver Liquors

1626 E Capitol Ex

Last inspected Mar 11, 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

5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 11, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 73F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F MINIMUM. FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO THE RESTROOM AT 66F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F.

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 problems
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A HOLE ON THE WALL NEAR THE RESTROOM. [CA] REPAIR HOLE.

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, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 5, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

ON THE BOTTOM SHELF NEXT TO THE CHIPS, INSIDE CABINETS ACROSS THE POPSICLE FREEZER, BEHIND THE DOOR TO THE BACK ROOM AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE RODENTS MAY BE ENTERING THE BUILDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE RODENT/RODENT DROPPINGS. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $298 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR. CALL MARCELA AT 408-687-3451 WHEN READY FOR A RE-INSPECTION. HOURS OF OPERATION ARE 7:30 AM TO 4:30 PM.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 30, 2025

Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE RESTROOM FAN NOT WORKING.[CA] PROVIDE A WORKING FAN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A CO2 TANK NOT FASTENED TO A RIGID STRUCTURE. [CA] FASTEN CO2 TANK 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 issues
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MISSING LOCKERS FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORAGE. [CA] PROVIDE LOCKERS. FOUND A MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A COUPLE OF UNUSED MACHINES (COFFEE MAKERS ETC) STORED ON A SHELF IN THE BACK ROOM. [CA] UNNECESSARY UNUSED EQUIPMENT SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

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

FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE BACK ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GRIME. [CA] CLEAN THE SHELVES.

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
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS.

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
criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS 94F. [CA] PROVIDE 120F MINIMUM. DO NOT BAG ICE ANY MORE.

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 problems
minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

THERE IS A BUCKET WITH WASTE WATER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] REMOVE THE BUCKET WITH WATER. IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH WATER DISCHARGE FROM THE CONDENSER, REPAIR THE WALK IN COOLER.

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 problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A 2 COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK. [CA] PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CONSULT WITH PLAN CHECK DEPARTMENT AT 408-918-3400 FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF TILES MISSING/PARTIALLY MISSING ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK ROOM. [CA] REPAIR THE FLOOR. FOUND THE WALL ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL. FOUND THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH TRASH DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS MORE OFTEN.

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, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 28, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source

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