Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
T Coffee Lovers
1855 Aborn Rd
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4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Sep 9, 2026
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
THE WALK IN COOLER IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTE: DO NOT USE IT TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS 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 issuesminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BOX AND A POT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
FOUND COOLING OF THE PHO SOUPS IN LARGE POTS COVERED WITH SERAN WRAP.. [CA] COOL FOODS USING APPROVED CONTAINERS WHICH FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER SUCH AS METAL AND DO NOT COVER TO ALLOW FOR RAPID COOLING. COOL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD RAPIDLY FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 7-F TO 41F WITHIN 4 HOURS. APPROVED COOLING METHODS INCLUDE : 1) PLACING THE FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS NO MORE THAN 4 INCHES HIGH 2) SEPARATING THE FOOD INTO THINNER OR SMALLER PORTIONS. 3) USING RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT (EX. BLAST CHILLER) 4) USING CONTAINERS THAT FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER (EX. STAINLESS STEEL) 5) ADDING ICE AS AN INGREDIENT. 6) USING ICE PADDLES 7) USING AN ICE BATH AND STIRRING FREQUENTLY 8) ACCORDANCE WITH A HACCP PLAN. COOLING FOODS SHALL HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AROUND THE CONTAINERS FOR COLD AIR TO CIRCULATE, BE LOOSELY COVERED, OR UNCOVERED AND STIRRED AS FREQUENTLY AS NEEDED TO EVENLY COOL.
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 temperatureminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE BACK SCREEN DOOR PREVENTING THE OPENING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] A FOOD FACILITY SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE CONSTRUCTED, EQUIPPED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED AS TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE OF ANIMALS, BIRDS, AND VERMIN, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RODENT AND INSECTS. NOTE: THE SCREEN DOOR MUST BE OPENED TO ALLOW FOR THE WALK IN FREEZER TO BE OPENED. RELOCATE THE SCREEN DOOR SO THAT IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE OPENING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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 insectsminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
THE RESTROOMS DO NOT HAVE A HAND WASH SIGN. [CA] PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS.
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 issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT 78F, THE BEAN SPROUTS, COOKED PASTA AND COOKED NOODLES. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SA: THE FOOD HAS BEEN PLACED IN A WORKING REFRIGERATOR AT UNDER 41F AND ICE WAS ADDED TO THE CONTAINER WITH BEAN SPROUTS. NOTE: THE FOOD HAS BEEN OUT OF TEMP FOR LESS THAN 4 HRS, PER OPERATOR. FOUND THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT OVER 52F. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SA: SEE VC&D AND THE REST OF THE FOOD THAT HAS BEEN STORED IN THIS COOLER CAN BE RELOCATED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jun 30, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SCOOPS BEING STORED IN STANDING WATER IN A CONTAINER. [CA] UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THEIR HANDLES ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD AND THE CONTAINER, 2) IN RUNNING WATER, 3) IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT 135°F OR ABOVE, 4) AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IF WASHED WITHIN 4 HOURS OF INITIAL USE.
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 issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE WALLS BY THE WORKING CONTAINERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THE WALLS MORE OFTEN. FOUND CHIPPING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] REPAIR THE CEILING.
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 problemsminorCode K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
FOUND AN ICED TEA BOTTLE SUBMERGED IN ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] DO NOT PLACE ANY BOTTLES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CUCUMBERS BEING CUT ON A CUTTING BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND PORK BEING PREPARED ON THE DRAINING BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] USE THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK OR A FOOD PREP TABLE TO PREPARE FOOD. DO NOT USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREPARE FOOD.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 6, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K29Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BOTTLE OF WINDEX STORED ABOVE A BOX WITH ORANGES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS
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 unsafelyminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
THE CONTAINER WITH THE ONIONS IS BROKEN. [CA] REPLACE CONTAINER.
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 issuesminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.
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 issuesminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MOP IN THE MOP SINK. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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 insectsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A SAC OF ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] KEEP FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source