Santa Clara County, CA

Yard House

Name: Yard House
Address: 300 Santana Row #100, Santa Clara County, CA

300 Santana Row #100

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Co2 spray holder had a build up of a debris. [CA] Clean and sanitize the nozzle spray holding everyday.

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 problems

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Hot holding unit with nacho sauces and beans were measured 120F - Hot holding for less than 4 hours. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Temperature setting was adjusted and temperature was measured 140F.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 14, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FLOOR SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN IN THE WARE WASH AREA. [CA] Fix drainage for the floor sink in the ware wash area.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

CO2 NOZZLE HOLDER HAS A DEBRIS. [CA] Clean CO2 Nozzle holder more frequently to prevent cross contamination.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 17, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Broken thermometer in the refrigeration. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. [COS] Manager replaced the broken thermometer.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Cardboard in use to line shelve in liquor storage room. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.