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Santa Clara County, CA

The Melt

180 El Camino Real 705

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 2, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K48Other

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Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Several new pieces of equipment installed without prior Department written approval. [CA] Any new construction, remodeling or structural change to the food facility, must submit complete electronic plans, application and fee to DEH at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org. Obtain plan check requirements at www.ehinfo.org. Submit plans to this department immediately. Contact this inspector to further discuss requirements at 408-918-3450. Note: Further office review to be conducted and a full routine inspection will be conducted at a later date.

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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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

May 2, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 24, 2025

Conditional Pass

6 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of paper towel at both hand sinks. The back hand sink was blocked by cardboard boxes and not accessible. [CA] Keep dispensers stocked at all times.

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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.

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minorCode K27Other

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed pasta being drained and prepped at the 3 compartment sink. Observed a tray of bread on top of a trash can in the front prep area. Container of raw beef patty above ready to eat food in walk in . [CA] Prep/rinse pasta at the food prep sink only. Place food trays on counters or provide a mobile cart for the front prep area. Store raw beef below ready to eat food.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

The chlorine dishwasher measured at 0 ppm chlorine. [CA] Repair unit to ensure 50 ppm chlorine is reached. Manually sanitize at 3 comp sink.

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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 K09Food temperature

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Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Observed full covered containers of pasta, stacked on food prep counter measured between 65-79F. Measured full trays of onions, sliced cooked beef, mushrooms (all items more than 3 inches high) on a rack in walk in cooler that was prepped around 9a-10a. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. Properly cool these items using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods. Provide an additional tall baking rack (with wheels) to cool food using baking sheets so that it can be located inside or outside of the walk in, along with re-usable ice sheets and ice wands. It is highly recommended to provide a Blast Chiller to properly cool foods down. [COS] All food was divided and placed on shallow containers with an ice bath or on additional baking sheets and located on top shelf in walk in.

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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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Several soiled wiping cloths noted throughout the front prep station counters. No red sanitizer buckets were set up. [CA] Provide sanitizer buckets at each station to store cloths in between uses.

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

Measured the following items out of temperature at front prep line: Cold station pasta prep: Beef between 41-53F, shredded cheese 43F-45F. These items use ice to keep cold. Food containers were not fully submerged in ice water. Prep unit next to flat grill station: Grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, bacon, sliced tomatoes and raw shelled eggs measured between 52-55F. Prep unit next to hand sink (grilled cheese/sandwich prep): Various sliced cheeses measured between 50-55F. Gallon of milk on counter measured at 45F-50F at milk shake station. [CA] Maintain potentially hazardous food 41F and below. Discussed with manager to utilize time as a public health control and label the food items with time labels. Provided TPHC (time as a public health control) handout- complete hand out by inspection. Provide time labels daily, every 4 hours to the following food items below: Prep unit next to flat grill station- Grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, bacon, sliced tomatoes and raw shelled eggs Prep unit next to hand sink (grilled cheese/sandwich prep)- All containers of sliced cheese. Milk shake station- gallon 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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source

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