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Santa Clara County, CA

Covale

7534 Gourmet Alley

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Covale last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 18, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Mar 18, 2026 to Mar 18, 2026.
Has Covale ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 18, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K15Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector’s Notes

Red Rose Michelada Mix has no Processed Food Registration (PFR) with the state and cannot be sold at facility. [CA] Food must be from an approved source or properly documented. Provide a PFR for product. [SA] Product was removed from the shelves.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Fan guards within the walk in have dust build up at the time of inspection. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean/sanitize regularly.

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 K06Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s Notes

Hand wash station in the back of the facility was missing paper towels at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully stocked and operational at all times. [COS] PIC added paper towels into dispenser.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

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