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Santa Clara County, CA

The Pasta Market

460 E El Camino Real

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 24, 2026

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Gaskets on the door of the walk-in cooler and door of the walk-in freezer observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the gasket on the walk-in cooler door and walk-in freezer door.

In plain English

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

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Waste water observed stuck in areas of missing or damaged flooring at the warewash area especially under the dishwasher machine. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 2. Observed missing and damaged wall tiles at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition.

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 K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Pre-packaged foods in the grab & go cooler and the display cooler are lacking information on the labels. [Corrective Action] 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
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The faucet in the employee's restroom is deteriorated and not secured to the sink basin. Water is still available to wash hands. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the faucet.

In plain English

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Multiple Potentially Hazardous Foods in the 3 drawer single door prep cooler at the cookline were measured at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the middle drawer not closed properly. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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
criticalCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Observed condensate from the evaporator in the walk-in cooler dripping onto container of food. [Corrective Action] Protect food from contamination. [Suitable Alternative] The container of lasagna was voluntarily discarded.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observed condensate leak from the evaporator in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Sep 26, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 18, 2025

Conditional Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Waste pipe under three compartment sink has a leak. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Top insert for prep refrigerator at cookline are not maintain PHFs at 41 or below. Refrigerator door gasket is broken. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Repair the unit.

In plain English

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

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of paper towels at employee restroom hand wash sink. [CA] Provide single use paper towels in dispenser at all times. [COS] Paper towels restocked.

In plain English

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed 3-4 old rodent droppings above dish machine. Per PIC, there was an issue about 3 weeks ago and there is no more activity. Per PIC, rats were entering the facility from a drain/opening under cook line and the hole has been sealed now. Reviewed pest control report from 9/4 mentioning no activity observed by technician. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings. Ensure all the structured issues noted on the pest control report are corrected to eliminate any areas of vermin entry.

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

Measured cut tomatoes at 49F, chicken at 50F and cheese at 52F in top insert of prep refrigerator. Per PIC, all these items were restocked for second shift around 3 PM. All these PHFs are kept on thin layer of ice. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PIC will maintain PHFs on TPHC (time as public health control) for 4 hours from when it was taken out of temperature control or use ice bath that will maintain PHFs at 41F or below until the unit is repaired.

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, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 9, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

*Repeat violation Observed accumulation of dust and dirt on walk in cooler fan guards. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed pink and black mold like accumulation on side walls and top panel of ice machine, it is not coming in contact with ice at this time. [CA] Clean and sanitize the ice machine. Measured chlorine at 25 ppm in dish machine. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. Use manual sanitizing at three compartment sink until chlorine in dish machine measures at 50 ppm. [COS] PIC was able to correct the chlorine levels to 50 ppm.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observed waste pipes extending in to the floor sink under three compartment sink. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed pizza cutter stored in crevice between shelves at cook line prep unit. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner. Observed ice scoop handle coming in contact with ice. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice.

In plain English

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

More about equipment or utensil issues

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

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