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Santa Clara County, CA

Subway Sandwiches

197 Welburn Av C

Last inspected Apr 16, 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer (quats) within the 3-compartment sink was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. No active ware-washing taking place. [CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium. [COS] PIC changed out the sanitizer; re-measured at 200PPM.

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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Large holes noted around the electrical panels at the time of inspection. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

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.

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

All hand wash stations within the prep area have dispensers that are out of paper towels at the time of inspection. [CA] All hand wash station must be fully stocked and operational at all times. [SA] Roll of paper towels are next to the hand wash stations.

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 7, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Walk in freezer seems to have a leak from the top portion. [CA] Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

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.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Pipe for the prep sink is inside of the floor sink at the time of inspection. [CA] Food preparation sink shall discharge liquid waste by means of indirect waste pipes into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor equipped with a minimum 1" air gap.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Unable to provide a current food manger certification at the time of inspection. [CA] Obtain a new food manger certification within 60-days. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. Submit copy of certification to specialist for review.

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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer (Quats) within the 3-compartment sink was measured at 100PPM at the time of inspection. No active ware-washing. [CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer within sanitizer bucket was measured at 100PPM at the time of inspection. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

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