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Santa Clara County, CA

The Gelato Shop

87 N San Pedro St # 111

Last inspected Sep 4, 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

Sep 4, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Observed the satellite gelato cart in operation. Gelato cart does not have an active permit. Plans for the cart were submitted for review. Plans were NOT approved and a request for revisions was sent on 6/22/2026. [CA] Cease and desist all operations, until final plan check approval has been received from this department.

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, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 20, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Staff were observed dipping utensils in sanitizer for 1 second and then placing to air dry. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] EH staff educated food handler on proper warewashing procedure. Warewashing sticker handout provided.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: There is no Food Safety Certificate available upon request. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Failure to correct repeat violations will result in further enforcement from this department.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Facility has a chest freezer holding ice cream and macrons in the space of FA0269070, which is an inactivated space. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility. Move the chest freezer to an approved food facility.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Ice cream scoops are dipped in the heated dipper well and then stored at ambient air in a container. Per staff the scoopers are rotated out. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner. Store in use serving utensils in one of the following approved manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In running wateer, under sufficient velocity to flush out particles. 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 issues
minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: Facility repackages macaroons and ice cream and has them available for self-service without proper labeling. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) Common name of the food. 2) List of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight. 3) Quantity of contents. 4) Name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 9, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1. In the kitchen area, at the three compartment sink, staff were observed skipping the sanitizing step of ware washing when washing the containers of water for the ice cream scoops. 2. In the kitchen area, at the only hand washing sink, a blender container and attachment were found in the basin. Per staff the items were drying in the basin. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM). [COS] Staff re-sanitized all dishes and allowed for them to air dry on the integrated drain board of the three compartment sink.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks the testing materials for their choice of sanitizer, quaternary ammonia.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

There is no Food Safety Certificate available upon request. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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 K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Facility repackages macaroons in the food area and has them available for self-service. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

There is a plastic window that swings open for service that had the latch broken resulting in a gap that is two inches in both width and length. [CA] Repair or replace the plastic window or provide mesh screening to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

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 K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

The Environmental Health Permit is not posted within public view. [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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source

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