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Santa Clara County, CA

Sjsu Student Union - Main Kitchen

211 S 9th St

Last inspected Apr 13, 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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5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 13, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The following pieces of equipment are in disrepair: - 1x Blast Chiller - 1x Steamer - 2x Roll In Upright Coolers [CA] Ensure to maintain equipment in good repair. Repair, replace, service, or remove equipment.

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 K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

The staff restrooms lack a handwash reminder sign. [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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 23, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Observed an excessive amount of rodent droppings on each level at the last storage rack near the walk in freezer. Both old and fresh droppings were found. Evidence of gnawing on a plastic lid and cardboard boxes were also observed. A small but long storage area was observed to be next to the walk in freezer with several unused items (old paint cannisters, numerous closed boxes, and an open box of absorbent socks). Per staff, they had cleaned droppings the day before (10/22/2025) 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. [SA] The affected area is downstairs at the receiving area of the building. The storage area and walk in refrigeration units are physically separate from the rest of the facility upstairs. Area is able to be isolated so as to not immediately and physically impact on going operation of the facility. Facility removed essential items from the storage area and walk in units to cease use until infestation is abated and an Environmental Health permit is issued to the storage area. Submit application for a permit within 24 hours.

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, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Oct 9, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 7, 2025

Conditional Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The basement dry storage room has numerous holes in the walls. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair to prevent the entrance and 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Facility is storing food and food related equipment under a pirple reclaim pipe, black sewer pipe, and gas line in the basement area. [CA] Food shall not be stored in lockers, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, refuse rooms, mechanical rooms, under unshielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, under stairwells, under other sources of contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. The conveyor dishwasher is not properly sanitizing dishes. The booster heater appeared to be off. 2. The receving walk in cooler was not maintaining PHFs at 41F or below. 3. The blast chiller is in disrepair and cannot be opened as it is stick at -40F. 4. One of the Rational iCombi Pro ovens is not working. [CA] Ensure all equipment in in good repair. Repair, replace, or service the equipment.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

In the downstairs dry storage area numerous amounts of rodent droppings were observed on the floor. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings. Provide pest control as necessary.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: In the dry storage room off of the main kitchen there are two missing light covers with mercury based bulbs installed. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.

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.

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criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the conveyor dishwasher measured at a max of 143 F while actively washing dishes. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (or manufacturer's instruction). Note: Reviewed sanitizer logs and all entries were below 160F. Dishwashing staff were unaware of the critical temperature for sanitizing dishes. [SA] Facility switched to manually sanitize all dishes in the three compartment sink. All dishes were proceeded to be sanitized.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Numerous potentially hazardous foods in the receiving walk in cooler were measured above 50F. Per the temperature log for the cooler the last recorded temperature was for 9/30/25 and it measured at 47F. Log also had records of days prior to 9/30 where the temperature was above 41F. When speaking to one of the PIC of the facilities storing food in the unit they were notified yesterday that the temperature of the unit was high. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] All PHFs were discarded. See VC&D report.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 26, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

In the women's employee restroom observed toilet tissue not in the dispenser. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.

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 K42Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

1. The left recycling bin is in disrepair with holes on the sides of the container. 2. The right recycling bin has one of the lids in disrepair/missing. [CA] Replace broken/missing refuse containers.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

In the employee women's restroom 2 out of 3 hand sinks do not have hot water. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F. [SA] The third faucet is in proper working order. Staff to use this faucet in the meantime.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The atmospheric valve at the mop sink is in disrepair and leaking. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

In the dry storage room with the catering services bulk storage there is a missing light cover. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 26, 2024 · Original Source

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