Santa Clara County, CA

Subway

Name: Subway
Address: 670 River Oaks Py # M, Santa Clara County, CA

670 River Oaks Py # M

Last inspected Oct 1, 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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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 1, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observed 2 packets of sliced cheese on back prep table measured at 47F. Per PIC, the 2 packets of sliced cheese were left out for 10 minutes. Observed ready to eat eggs measured at 46F in front area 2 door reach in cooler. Per PIC, eggs were thawing inside 2 door reach in cooler since yesterday at 7:00pm. Door to the unit observed cracked slightly ajar. [CA] All PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] 2 packets of sliced cheese was placed back into walk-in cooler. Ready to eat eggs were voluntarily discarded due to time and temperature abuse.

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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.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Observed hot water measured at 118F at 3 compartment sink. Observed hot water measured at 119F at prep sink. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed soda fountain pipes extends into floor drain. [CA] The soda fountain machine shall have an air gap at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or one inch from the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Numerous potentially hazardous foods (ham, steak, chicken, cheeses, etc.) measured between 43F and 44F while maintained in the walk-in cooler. Ambient of the walk-in cooler measured 43F via probe. Per staff, the internal thermometer of the walk-in cooler had been reading at 41F less 2 hours prior. Staff stated that the elevated temperature may be owing to repeated opening and closing of the door. After leaving the door closed for 25 minutes, ambient of the walk-in cooler measured 41F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41F or below, or at 135F or above to prevent the growth of bacteria. Ensure that the walk-in cooler is capable of maintaining at 41F or below during all hours of operation. *Note: Facility has a past history of the walk-in cooler improperly functioning. Strongly recommend closely monitoring with an available probe thermometer, and contacting a service technician should issues persist.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Hot water measured at 115F maximum at the both the prep sink and the three compartment dishwashing sink in the back preparation area. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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 K05Handwashing

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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee clocked in for their shift, then proceeded to wash hands for approximately 5 seconds in the hand sink at the back kitchen area. [CA] Ensure that hands are properly washed for at least 10-15 seconds.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

Soda machine in the dining area discharges directly into the floor sink underneath. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap of minimum one inch into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 28, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured hot water holding between 104F - 108F at warewash sink. Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of hot water at a minimum of 120F for all sinks with the exception of hand wash sink to be held between 100F - 108F.

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

Routine Inspection

Dec 12, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured turkey at 45F and ham at 45F in walk in cooler. Per employees, walk in cooler was opened frequently less than two hours ago. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Containers of turkey and ham were placed on ice.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured hot water at 111F maximum at three compartment sink and prep sink. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

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

Inspector’s notes

Cardboard used to line shelving in back storage area and on floor for pressurized tank. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves and flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.