Routine Inspection
Mar 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Venture Christian Church (Kitchen Area)
16845 Hicks Rd
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5 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Oct 23, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 30, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
There is not any hot water in the kitchen. According to the employee they are waiting on a part to come in for the hot water heater. [CA] The kitchen is not to be used for any food prep. According to the employee the kitchen is only used to store employee lunches. Call for a reinspection once the hot water is restored. The hand sink must reach 100 degrees F and the dish sink 120 degrees F.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 7, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
The dish machine is not being kept up. The manager stated that it is available to use by employees if needed so it must be kept up properly. [CA] Refill the soap and rinse liquids and be sure the rinse water reaches 180 degrees on the gauge as it states on the machine for proper sanitization.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 11, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The ice machine inside panel has accumulated mildew-like spots. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine while also protecting the ice from contamination.
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 issuesminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
No food safety certificate available. [CA] At least one employee must have a food safety certificate.
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 issuesminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The sink that has the soap and paper towels is a white basin janitors sink. [CA] There must be a hand sink in the kitchen. There is a sign on the janitors sink that says it is for janitors use only. Install a hand sink in the kitchen. Each sink is to be used for its designated purpose.
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, Oct 11, 2024 · Original Source