Santa Clara County, CA

Sonnet Hill Assisted Living And Memory Care

Name: Sonnet Hill Assisted Living And Memory Care
Address: 429 Meridian Av, Santa Clara County, CA

429 Meridian Av

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 28, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Linen used in direct contact with food. [CA] Linen shall not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new consumer and laundered prior to reuse.

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

White crystalline substance held in insert at preparation table lacks labeling.[CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of single use paper towels at hand wash sink in food preparation area. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use 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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Opening in ceiling larger than 1/4" (dry storage room). [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

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, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 29, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Plant fertilizer held on shelf above drink station. [CA] Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Mold like buildup found on inside lip of ice machine.[CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean.

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

Opening in ceiling at dry storage room. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Apple juice held at preparation table measured >41F,<135F [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

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

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

FSC is not available for review at time of inspection.[CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 26, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand wash sink obstructed by stored sanitizer container. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

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.

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed thawing of food in active warewash sink. [CA] Food preparation shall only occur in approved areas. Use food preparation sink for food prep.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Scoops in bulk food container lack handles. [CA] Use scoops with handles and store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.