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Santa Clara County, CA

Temple Bar & Lounge

52 S 1st St

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 17, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed large opening in the basement behind the water heater. [corrective action] Patch the opening.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

1. Hot water at the 3-compartment sink measured 111F. [corrective action] Provide hot water, minimum 120F. 2. Water from both sinks in the women's restroom measured 66F to 68F. [corrective action] Provide warm water, minimum 100F.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

1. Men's restroom stall was lacking a door. [corrective action] Replace the door. 2. Toilet in the men's restroom appeared to be in bad condition. Tape was used at the base of the toilet. [corrective action] Ensure toilet is in good repair. Replace the toilet.

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

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink at the bar was lacking a paper towel dispenser. [corrective action] Provide a paper towel dispenser at the bar hand sink and stock with paper towels. [suitable alternative] A stack of napkins were provided at the bar.

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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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed leak from faucet at the 3-compartment sink when both hot and cold water levers were off. [corrective action] Repair the leak. 2. Observed water leaking under the bar hand sink. [corrective action] Repair the leak.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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

Routine Inspection

Apr 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: Hand sink at the bar lacking a paper towel dispenser. [CA] Install a paper towel dispenser at the bar.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: Large opening in the wall behind the water heater in the basement. [CA] Maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility. Patch the wall to prevent entrance and harborage of vermin.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The middle ice bin has tubes for the soda gun running through ice meant for consumption. [CA] Ice intended to be used for food or beverages shall not come in direct contact with materials that may cause contamination.

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, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source

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