Santa Clara County, CA

The Habit Burger Grill #127

Name: The Habit Burger Grill #127
Address: 2000 S Bascom Av Ste 100, Santa Clara County, CA

2000 S Bascom Av Ste 100

Last inspected Jul 30, 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

Jul 30, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured water temperature holding at 111F at hand wash station located at cooks line. Hand wash station is under a sensor system. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of warm water to be held between 100F - 108F. [COS] Final reading at 107F.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

1. Lacking food safety certificate (FSC). [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. 2. Found several expired food handlers card. [CA] Renew food handlers card.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found several flies throughout food facility. [CA] Each food facility shall be be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.

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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lacking soap at the ONLY hand wash station in women's restroom. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Operator restocked.

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.

Mar 10, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Some food handler cards for employees have expired this year. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Hole noted on the pipping for the water heater in the back of facility. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

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, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 17, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Leaking faucet at atmospheric pressure valve at mop sink when water is turned on. 2. Leaking from cold/hot water knob at warewash sink when water is on. [CA] Secure 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

criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Major: Measured the following hand wash station holding between 114F - 134F and is under a sensor system: at service line, at cooks line and at warewash area. Note: All hand wash station under sensor system. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of warm water to be held between 100F - 108F. [COS] Final reading between 104F - 105F at sensor system. Minor: Measured water temperature in restroom (no gender) holding at 69F. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of warm water to be held between 100F - 108F. [COS] Final reading at 104F.

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, Feb 17, 2025 · Original Source