Santa Clara County, CA

The Harker School

Name: The Harker School
Address: 4525 Union Av, Santa Clara County, CA

4525 Union Av

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 15, 2026

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3 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Found disposable cup used to dispense bulk flour in storage room. [CA] Discontinue using scoops without handles. Provide scoops with handle for dispensing bulk goods.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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criticalCode K08Other

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Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Found several food stations under time as a public health control (TPHC) without time marks: veggie station, deli station, hot holding station and salad station. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Operator provided sticker with date and time.

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minorCode K27Other

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

1. Found shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in 2 door upright. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. 2. Lacking sneeze guard for hot holding station food at self-service line. Per operator, in process of obtaining device. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 7, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Found broken spray nozzle at warewash sink. [CA] Repair/replaced spray nozzle.

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.

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minorCode K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Found bags of frozen meats being thawed in stagnant water in 3-compartment. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed several cold/hot holding service line with sneeze guard, however not fully covering food items. No staff members are directly serving students at those sites. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 20, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

1. Measured hot water holding at 116F at warewash sink. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of hot water at a minimum of 120F for all sinks with the exception of hand wash sink to be held between 100F - 108F. 2. Measured water temperature holding at 70F at hand wash station in employees designated restroom. Water temperature topped off at 74F. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of hot water at a minimum of 120F for all sinks with the exception of hand wash sink to be held between 100F - 108F. [SA] Operator directed to rewash hands upon entering kitchen.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed several hot holding service line without sneeze guard. No staff members are directly serving students. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means.

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

Routine Inspection

Dec 9, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Found black/brown like substance on white interior panel of ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean.

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.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

1. Measured the following PHFs holding between 54F - 66F at cooks line at front service line for less than 4 hours: sliced cheese and shredded cheese. 2. Measured the following PHFs holding between 52F - 123F at the students self service area for less than 4 hours: sliced turkey, rice & eggrolls and salsa. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate PHFs at fronts cooks line to reach in refrigeration units. [SA] Operator opted to discard of PHFs in student self-service area after lunch service. *Food service is from 11:00am - 1:00pm.*