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The Creek Eatery

5623 Silver Creek Valley Rd

Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 27, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Some clean working utensils including a knives were stored in unclean container/surface and in between the crevices. . [CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use. The ice scoops for the ice machine and the bar area's ice container were stored on an unclean surface. [CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between 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 issues
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Repeated violation. The sanitizer concentration on the low temperature mechanical dishwasher that was used to wash the glasses in the bar area was measured at zero ppm chlorine. [CA] Whenever sanitizing of utensils/equipment is conducted using a low temperature mechanical dishwasher, there must be a 50-ppm residual chlorine level when the cycle completes. Until the mechanical dishwasher is fixed, please use the three manual compartments sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize the dishes with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine, unless otherwise specified by manufacturer of the chemical. The person in charge refilled one sink of the warewash sink with lukewarm water and added bleach manually to create a 100-ppm chlorine solution to sanitize the utensils washed in the mechanical dishwasher (SA).

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

A couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters in the kitchen and the bar areas. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Multiple open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers. Ice paddle which will be used for cooling was stored with raw beef inside the freezer. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, store the ice paddle above the raw food products

In plain English

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

There are some damaged/broken or missing floor tiles below the cooking equipment in the cooking line. [CA] Replace the damaged/broken or missing floor tiles immediately.

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, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jul 16, 2025

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 27, 2025

Pass

9 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

A couple of open cup employee drinks were stored on the preparation tables. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, employees may only drink with covered cup containers and store their drink in designated areas.

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 insects
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Multiple open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Cooling of freshly cooked corn beef and marinara sauce was done at room temperature. [CA] All hot-held food products must be cooled from 135 OF to 70 OF within the first two hours and from 70 OF to 41 OF with another four hours by: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans. (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions. (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT. (4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer. (5) Adding ice as an ingredient. (6) Using ice paddles. (7) Inserting appropriately designed containers in an ice bath and stirring frequently. The manager demonstrated the proper cooling procedure using an ice bath and smaller portions.

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 temperature
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Some clean working utensils including a knives were stored in unclean container/surface and in between the crevices. . [CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use. The ice scoops for the ice machine and the bar area's ice container were stored on an unclean surface. [CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between 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 issues
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

A couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters in the kitchen and the bar areas. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The bar's handwash station is not working. There is another handwash station within three feet in the kitchen area. [CA] Repair the handwash station immediately.

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
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

The sanitizer concentration on the low temperature mechanical dishwasher that was used to wash the glasses in the bar area was measured at zero ppm chlorine. [CA] Whenever sanitizing of utensils/equipment is conducted using a low temperature mechanical dishwasher, there must be a 50-ppm residual chlorine level when the cycle completes. Until the mechanical dishwasher is fixed, please use the three manual compartments sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize the dishes with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine, unless otherwise specified by manufacturer of the chemical. The person in charge refilled one sink of the warewash sink with lukewarm water and added bleach manually to create a 100-ppm chlorine solution to sanitize the utensils washed in the mechanical dishwasher (SA).

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 K16Other

Official wording

Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

The restaurant sells fresh clams, but it does not keep delivery tags for 90 days. [CA] All tags associated with fresh oyster, clams, and mussels must be kept for 90 days.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area and inside the walk-in coolers. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source

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