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Santa Clara County, CA

Snow Boba

6029 Snell Av

Last inspected Oct 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 2, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

There are used wiping cloths on the counter. [CA] The used wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer between each use.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

The permit is expired and must be brought current in order to avoid further action. [CA] Obtain and post the current permit. According to the owner the permit will be paid for by Wednesday

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
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

No employee has a food handler card nor a FSC. [CA] At least one employee must have a FSC and all others a food handler card.

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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The chest freezer has mold inside on the door seal areas. The refrigerators are soiled inside. [CA] Clean and sanitize the the inside of the freezer. The facility remodeled and new walls have been put up and the front counter is made and has bare wood shelves. New food storage shelves must not be bare wood. Remove the food items as they are not approved shelving. The janitors sink has been painted dark brown and is soiled. [CA] Clean the janitors sink and repaint light colored for cleaning purposes.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

A cereal box size plastic food storage container has food inside it without a lid. [CA] The lid must be on the container as the open food contents must be sealed in a container with a well sealed lid.

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, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 29, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

The used wiping towels were left on counter tops. [CA] The used wiping towels must be stored in the sanitizer bucket between each use at 100ppm chlorine.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

There are gaps above and below the screen door and the back door is often left open. [CA] Install a screen door that fits correctly or provide weather stripping to close the gaps above and below.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed a cup with handle sroed in the sugar. [CA] If you would like to keep the scoop inside it must have a handle that is able to be stored in the food with the handle not touching the food.

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

The floor under most all equipment is soiled. The wall behind the boba maker is soiled. [CA] Thoroughly clean the floor and walls.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the shelves and all equipment around the boba maker to be soiled. [CA] Thoroughly clean 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Dec 20, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K46Food source and labeling

Official wording

No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s notes

There is a bed in the storage room. [CA] Remove the futon from inside the storage room.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floors and walls to have accumulation of debris. [CA] Thoroughly clean the floors and walls.

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 K15Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector’s notes

Observed the syrups have all of the labels removed and according to the owner she does not have them available [CA] Discontinue using the unlabeled syrups until the label can be provided. Please call for a reinspection when they are available for reinspection.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The inside of the ice machine has accumulated mildew-like substance. [CA] Clean and sanitize this. The janitors sink has accumulation of mildew in it. [CA] Thoroughly clean the janitors 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

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