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Santa Clara County, CA

Taste Culinary Center

1296 Kifer Rd 607

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 26, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed active leak in the plumbing underneath the upright dishwasher. Observed standing puddle of water in this area. [CA] Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured the maximum water temperature in the men's and women's restrooms at 95F. [CA] Water shall be supplied from 100-108F as measured from the faucet at handwash stations.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

On the storage rack, observed clean, wet trays stacked on top of each other for drying. [CA] Equipment and utensils must be air dried or properly stored to facilitate drying after sanitizing.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed cups without handles stored inside bulk ingredient bins (i.e. rice). [CA] Provide approved scoops with handles to prevent direct hand contact with 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 5, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

In the walk in freezer, multiple whole turkeys were stored on floor. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination. Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source

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