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Santa Clara County, CA

Window Cafe

1915 Alum Rock Av # C

Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Oct 31, 2025

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6 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed flies in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Eliminate flies using safe methods.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy black grime build up on the floors under the cooking equipments and refrigeration unit. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean the floors and maintain clean.

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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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Back door observed left open. [Corrective Action] Keep back door closed to prevent entry of pest. If back door is usually left open, install a screen door or an air curtain.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed mold like build up inside the ice machine on the plastic panel and near the ice chute. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside the ice machine. Create a routine scheduled cleaning for the ice machine.

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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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Lack of self-closing device on both restroom doors. [Corrective Action] Install self-closing device on the restroom doors.

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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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed brewing coffee outside by the back door. [Corrective Action] Food prep shall be conducted inside the facility. 2. A portable stove was observed set up outside by the back door. [Corrective Action] Discontinue cooking outside.

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, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source

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