Follow-Up Inspection
Jun 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
The Press Room
177 W Santa Clara St
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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
3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
May 26, 2026
Conditional Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Some of the staff's food handler cards were unavailable for review upon request. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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 issuescriticalCode K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
A bottle of alcohol in the bar well was adulterated with a fruit fly. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] Item was discarded. Discussed with manager about implementing a process to screen bottles at opening shift.
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 contaminationminorCode K19Food temperature
Official wording
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
The menus lack a disclosure for food items that are served raw or under cooked (poke, oysters, burger). [CA] Ensure to provide both a disclosure and reminder for undercooked or raw foods. Disclosure means a written statement that clearly includes either of the following: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-egg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order).” (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods marked by an asterisk denoting a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. (c) “Reminder” means a written statement that identifies the animal-derived foods by an asterisk that denotes a footnote that includes either of the following disclosure statements: (1) Written information regarding the safety of these food items is available upon request. (2) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or EGGs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The only handwash sink in the bar lacked paper towels.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 26, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 22, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K19Food temperature
Official wording
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
Facility's menu lack a disclosure for food items that are served raw or undercooked. [CA] Disclosure means a written statement that clearly includes either of the following: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-egg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order).” or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods marked by an asterisk denoting a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
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 temperatureminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
1. Several containers of food were not labeled in the dry storage area. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable. 2. Several bulk food items were found open and not in containers with lids in the dry storage area. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids. 3. A plastic deli container was found being stored as a scooper for flour. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K16Other
Official wording
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
Facility is not storing shellfish tags with an approved record keeping system. Tags are stored in a ziplock bag with no chronological order. [CA] The identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served shall be maintained for 90 calendar days from the dates of harvest by using an approved recordkeeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date or dates the shellstock are sold or served.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Dishes were found being wet stacked in the wire rack. [CA] Equipment and utensils must be air dried or properly stored to facilitate drying after sanitizing.
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 problemscriticalCode K18Other
Official wording
Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan
Inspector’s notes
In the walk in cooler several packages of beef were found to be stored using reduced oxygen packaged methods for longer than 48 hours without an approved Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point plan from the California Department of Public Health. [CA] The food facility shall obtain a HACCP plan approval prior to packaging PHFs using a reduced-oxygen packaging method. [COS] Beef that was stored for longer than 48 hours were opened and discarded. See VC&D report. Beef that was packaged today were opened.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Facility has added a vacuum chamber machine without going through plan check and submitting SOPs or obtaining a HACCP plan. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Equipment was impounded. See impound report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source