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Santa Clara County, CA

The Hamilton-Kitchen

555 Byron St

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

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 27, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Keys noted within the back storage room, next to the dish washer. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Caulking around the prep sink area and hood system is starting to fall apart. [CA] Remove old caulking and add fresh silicon.

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

Some food handler cards for employees expired last month. [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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid and chemical blue spray bottle hanging on top shelf where clean glasses and cutting boards are stored. [CA] Label spray bottle and store chemicals away from clean equipment.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed fruit flies in back storage area where onions are stored. [CA] Eliminate the fruit flies. Keep onions/produce in a covered container to prevent attraction of fruit flies.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

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