ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Best Liquors last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 8, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Jun 17, 2025 to Jul 8, 2026.
Has Best Liquors ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 17, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Jul 8, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s Notes
Bucket catching water underneath 3-comp sink.
[CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public
sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. Investigate cause and repair in an approved
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.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
Bags are tied around 3-comp sink faucet due to severe leak.
[CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair
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.
Restroom door maintained opened.
[CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.
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.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
Heavy leak observed at the faucet of the three-compartment sink. Observed bags used to tie the faucet to prevent splatter of water to surrounding areas.
[CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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.
Three-compartment sink also used as hand wash sink, lacked hand soap and paper towels.
Dedicated hand wash station inside restroom observed with warm water, hand soap, and paper towels readily available.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.
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.
Slow drip leak observed below the waste drain pipe on the right basin of the three-compartment sink.
[CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. Investigate cause and repair in an approved manner.
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.