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Santa Clara County, CA

The Penny Ice Creamery

855 El Camino Real Ste 121

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Jan 14, 2026

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3 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Measured 0 ppm quaternary ammonium at sanitizer dispenser at 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer temperature measured at 120F. Lack of sanitizer test strips available. [CA] Maintain a minimum of 200 ppm quaternary ammonium and provide sanitizer test strips and test daily. Repair unit. Recommend to have sanitizer tested below 70F. [COS]3 comp sink was filled with chlorine and in wiping cloth buckets. 1 tbsp of bleach to 1 gallon of water is needed to maintain 100 ppm. For3 compartment sanitizer sink, 4 capfuls of bleach was used to maintain 100 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.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Warm water measured at front hand sink at 91F. [CA] Maintain a minimum of 100F at all times.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Unable to locate food safety managers certificate and remaining food handler cards. [CA] Keep copies of food safety certificates and all food handler cards on site 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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

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