Santa Clara County, CA

Wienerschnitzel

Name: Wienerschnitzel
Address: 75 Saratoga Av, Santa Clara County, CA

75 Saratoga Av

Last inspected Feb 17, 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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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed rack with buns stored in janitorial sink closet. [CA] Ensure food is stored in approved areas. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor in upstairs storage area. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

*Repeat violation Handwash sink is draining slowly. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. [COS] PIC was able to fix the slow drain issue on site.

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 problems

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

*Repeat violation Restroom lacks openable window or light switch - activated exhaust fan. [CA] Restrooms shall have an openable screened window, an air shaft, or a light switch-activated exhaust fan, consistent with the requirements of local building codes.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 31, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE HAD A LYONS CHOCOLATE CONE DIP OPEN CAN WITH A PLASTIC COVER AND A 8-INCH STEEL WRENCH ON IT. [CA] Storage room with open food shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

BUN WITH PLASTIC COVER IN A SHELVE STORED NEXT TO THE JANITORIAL SINK. [CA] Provide a splash guard between bun shelving to prevent cross 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 issues

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

RESTROOM LACK OPENABLE SCREEN WINDOW OR A LIGHT SWITCH-ACTIVATED EXHAUST FAN. [CA] Restrooms shall have an openable screened window, an air shaft, or a light switch-activated exhaust fan, consistent with the requirements of local building codes.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

A OPEN BUCKET OF PICKLE WITH LID ND CANS OF CHICKEN DOGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

SLOW DRAIN FOR THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FACILITY. [CA] Fix or repair slow drain for hand washing accessibility.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 30, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Crates of buns next to the janitorial sink. [CA] Do not store bun crates next to the janitorial sink to prevent cross contamination.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Lack FSC. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Starbucks glass inside the only hand washing sink. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] PIC took the glass out.

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.