Santa Clara County, CA

Uncle John's Pancake House

Name: Uncle John's Pancake House
Address: 1205 The Alameda # 30, Santa Clara County, CA

1205 The Alameda # 30

Last inspected Oct 1, 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

Oct 1, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack of thermometers in refrigerator units. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Cream held in sm preparation refrigerator at cook line measured >41F,<135F,>4hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Per PIC, cream was held in the refrigerator overnight. PIC voluntarily condemned and destroyed cream due to temperature abuse.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of sm preparation refrigerator measured at 55F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Do not use this refrigerator for storage of PHF until repeaired/replaced. Plastic shopping/grocery/ “to-go”/garbage bags used in direct contact with food (such as shopping bag to store raw meats) [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, & meet applicable standards.

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, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Stacked insert of cooked sausage held in preparation refrigerator measured >41F,<135F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.[SA] Per PIC, Sausage was held stacked in prep unit for less than 2 hrs and wash moved to lower portion of refrigerator for rapid cooling.

In plain English

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Drain lines extend into the floor sink at ice machine. [CA] The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Food items such as syrup, found stored in the vicinity of the hand wash sink in the service area. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination.

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, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 23, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of lg preparation refrigerator measured at 50F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Various PHF held in lg preparation refrigerator measured >41F,<135,<4hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Per PIC, PHF was held for less than 4hrs and moved to walk-in refrigerator measuring <41F.

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minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Current environmental health permit is not posted.[CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

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, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 25, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of small server preparation refrigerator measured at 47F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Do not use this refrigerator for storage of potentially hazardous food until this unit is repaired.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Ham, cheese, raw eggs, cut fruit held in preparation refrigerator measured >41F,<135,<4hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Do not overfill inserts at cook line.

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minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack of thermometers in preparation refrigerators. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.