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Santa Clara County, CA

The Ameswell Hotel - Kitchen

800 Moffett Bl

Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

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5 recorded violations

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Health permit was posted in a office. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

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 issues
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

One Hand washing sink was partially blocked. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Lack paper towel dispenser for the coffee bar and using pile of paper towels available next to the sink. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

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

Drain pipe from the ice holder was inside the floor sink. [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 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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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Prep table with tomato sauce and cheese was measured 45 F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Rapid chill food before placing it in at the prep table. Food served for breakfast was in left in a cold holding unit: -Hash brown in a drawer was measured 53F. -Melon was measured 52 F. [CA] PHF shall be held at 41F or below. [COS] Food items served for break were discarded by chef.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Walk freezer and dry storage room has cartons of food on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

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