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Santa Clara County, CA

Tugboat Fish & Chips

658 Blossom Hill Rd

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 22, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

The manager helps prepare food and does not have a food handler card nor FSC. [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 issues
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw prawns above coleslaw in the walkin cooler. [CA] Store all raw meat, seafood, and poultry below all other foods.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed 3 non working refrigerators in the facility. [CA] Remove all of the not working and/or not used equipment.

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.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

No sanitizer test strips available, [CA] Obtain and use the sanitizer test strips. When setting up the dish sink be sure it is set up for wash, rinse, sanitize. The dishes must be first washed with soap, then rinsed with clean water, then put into the 3rd compartment with sanitizer.

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, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 3, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The refrigerators have accumulated food particles. [CA] Thoroughly clean up the equipment. Observed unused equipment and refrigerators in the facility. [CA] Remove the unused equipment from inside the facility.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed one dead cockroach on the floor behind the unused cooking equipment. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate any roaches from inside the facility. [COS] The roach was cleaned up. Pest control company invoice was shown to me by the owner. Continue with the pest control service.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed the delivery of frozen shrimp in boxes and a box of mushrooms outside and the facility still closed. [CA] The food must be kept inside and not left outside. Be present to receive the food upon delivery and place PHF under proper temperature control. The shrimp were still frozen upon observation.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

The used wiping cloths are not placed in sanitizer between each use. [CA] Keep the used towels in sanitizer between each use.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

The cook does not have a food handler or FSC available to show. [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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source

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