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Santa Clara County, CA

Urban Plates

3055 Olin Av # 1020

Last inspected May 21, 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

Follow-Up Inspection

May 21, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

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 temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 21, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 13, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack paper towel dispenser and paper towel roll in use. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use 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 problems
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Food prep table at the end of a cook line is measured 50F on top and 45F at the bottom drawers. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

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 temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 7, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

LACK TESTING MATERIAL FOR THE HIGH HEAT DISHWASHER. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

PREP COOLER WITH TABLE AND DRAWERS IS MEASURED 45F - 47F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] KEEP SMALL PORTIONS IN THE UNIT AND ADD ICE TO BRING THE TEMPERATURE AT 41F AND BELOW. FAR LEFT PREP TABLE SHALL BE FIXED.

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 temperature
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

LACK THERMOMETER FOR THE PREP TABLE. [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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 19, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Broom was left next to the hand washing sink and handle was touching the paper towel dispenser. [CA] Broom shall be left at the designated area away from the food area and hand washing sink. Mop was left inside the mop bucket. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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

One hand washing sink has a empty paper towel dispenser. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Refill empty paper towel dispenser immediately. [COS] Manager refill the paper towel dispenser.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

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