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Santa Clara County, CA

The Lexington House

40 N Santa Cruz Av Ste A

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 23, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, at the installed light fixture above the handwash sink/prep table, observed accumulation of cockroach droppings. In the warewash area, at the water heater, observed dried dead cockroaches. No live activity observed during time of inspection. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of cockroach activity to prevent possible contamination of food. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity. Seal all cracks, crevices, and holes to prevent possible 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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the reach in refrigerator, measured a container of milk at 55F. Per operator, milk has been stored from the previous day. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F and below to prevent bacterial growth. [COS] Operator discarded container of milk.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

At the bar area, measured chlorine sanitizer at less than 10 PPM. [CA] Ensure chlorine sanitizer is provided at 50 PPM in the warewash machine to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment. [SA] Employees to use the back warewash machine to clean and sanitize utensils and equipment.

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, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 4, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

In the warewash area, at the drain for the warewash machine, observed wastewater is slow-draining. [CA] Ensure drain is able to adequately dispose of wastewater from the warewash machine.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

In the dry storage room, observed an open bag of rice stored. [CA] Ensure all open bags of dry food are transferred to food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food safety manager's certificate was unavailable for review. [CA] Ensure at least one valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained and posted within the facility. All other food employees shall obtain valid food handler cards. Compile all food safety certificates at the facility and have accessible for review.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

By the warewash area, in the ice machine, observed mold-like growth in the inner panel of the ice machine. [CA] Ensure inner panel of ice machine is cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible contamination of food (ice). At the warewash area, at the warewash machine, measured chlorine sanitizer at 25PPM. [CA] Ensure chlorine sanitizer at the warewash machine is provided at 50 PPM. Prime sanitizer for the warewash machine to provide adequate sanitizer in the line before operating machine.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In the facility, observed the back door to the kitchen was propped open. In the kitchen area, observed a large hole in the ceiling above the hot water heater. Above the warewash area, observed what appears to be a gap in a large ceiling hatch. Noted airflow at the top of the hatch and light coming through. [CA] Ensure all entrances or openings are sealed/kept closed to prevent a possible entrance for 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 9, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

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