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Santa Clara County, CA

The Sweet Corner

989 Story Rd # 8039

Last inspected Mar 12, 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 12, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility has installed a deep fryer without prior plan approval. [CA] The addition or modification of cooking equipment OR equipment with plumbing requirements SHALL be submitted to this department's Plan Check for review and approval prior to installation/use. The deep fryer was not observed in use and menu review showed no food items that would require the use of the deep fryer. Operator states that there are plans for use in the near future and will submit plans prior to use.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

White debris build up on the inside panel of the ice machine. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize the inside panels of the ice machine.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 22, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed waste drain pipe of the espresso machine maintained directly inside the floor sink at the front service area. [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.

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minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility has installed a deep fryer without prior plan approval. [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. ** Submit plans by 6/5/2025. Plan check final must be completed prior to the usage of the deep fryer.

In plain English

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, May 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 13, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Facility is under new ownership and is currently operating without a valid health permit. New owner stated that certification and application was submitted via email to this Division. New owner provided email for review. [CA] New owner shall submit complete facility evaluation request within 48 hours (2 business days). Failure to submit application before comply-by date will result in closure of facility and penalties fees.

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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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Numerous fruit flies observed in the kitchen and front service area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand soap dispenser at the front hand sink failed to dispense any soap. Second hand wash station around the corner was available for use. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Numerous prepackaged bags of baked breads with sausage and baked breads with cream maintained out in ambient temperature. Owner stated that the breads were taken out for a promotion and has been out for an approximately hour. Breads measured between 50F - 55F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Baked goods were returned to display refrigerator to immediately cool.

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 K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility has installed a deep fryer without prior plan approval. [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.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 13, 2025 · Original Source

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