Santa Clara County, CA

Dl Cafe Brazuca

510 Lawrence Ex # 101

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Dl Cafe Brazuca last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Nov 10, 2025 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Dl Cafe Brazuca ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 10, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s Notes

No handsoap at the handwash sink in food prep area. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Handsoap was restocked at time of inspection.

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.

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s Notes

Turbo oven is being used without a ventilation hood. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors.

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

Boxes of to-go food containers stored in restroom. [CA] Do not store food related items in the restroom.

In Plain English

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s Notes

No Food Safety Certificate at time of inspection. [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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 10, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official Wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND BOXES OF TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] DO NOT STORE FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN THE RESTROOM.

In Plain English

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

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF TRAYS IN THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] ENSURE THERE ARE NO DISHES IN THE SINK.

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.

Official Wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s Notes

THIRD TIME VIOLATION: MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANGERS WITHIN 2 WEEKS. NOTE: THE OWNER HAS REGISTERED TO TAKE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE WITH THIS COMPANY: STATE FOOD SAFETY

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

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE DISPLAY SHELVES MADE WITH RAW WOOD. [CA] SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NONABSORBENT, DURABLE, AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.

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

REPEAT VIOLATION: FACILITY COOKS USING TURBO OVEN WITHOUT VENTILATION HOOD. [CA]DISCONTINUE COOKING. SUBMIT PLANS TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED EXHAUST HOOD VENTILATION OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR. [CA] PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.

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, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source

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