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Santa Clara County, CA

The Melt

301 W Mckinley Av # 120

Last inspected Mar 31, 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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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Excessive dust build-up on walk-in cooler fan. [CA] Clean fan regularly to prevent dust build-up

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 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 21, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

beef patties in one of two 4 drawer prep table cooler at 44F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Measured water temperature holding between 95F - 97F in women restroom hand wash station. Hand wash station is under a sensor system. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of warm water to be held between 100F - 108F. [SA] Operator directed to rewash hands upon entering kitchen. Note: Another restroom available with no gender indicator. Sensor reading at 100F at hand wash station.

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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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Major: 1. Measured a container of grilled cheese crouton holding between 90F - 97F for less than 4 hours sitting on counter near cooks line. 2. Measured a container of sliced white cheese holding at 53F in 4 door under drawer left of oven for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135F. [SA] Operator opted to use time as a public health control (TPHC) for grilled cheese crouton. [COS] Operator directed to relocate sliced cheese to walk-in-cooler. Minor: 1. Measured the following holding between 46F - 48F in 4 door under drawer: sliced cheddar cheese & sliced pepper jack cheese. 2. Measured container of shredded white cheese holding at 44F in ice bath near soup station. Per operator, PHFs placed in unit for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.

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 K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Found prepackaged beverages at grab n go section without labels. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source

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