Santa Clara County, CA

Epicurean Group @ Abbott Santa Clara

3200 Lakeside Dr

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Epicurean Group @ Abbott Santa Clara last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 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, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Dec 1, 2025 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Epicurean Group @ Abbott Santa Clara ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 1, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Using bowls as scoops in bulk ingredient buckets. [CA] Use scoops with handles.

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 K31Contamination

Official Wording

Consumer self service does prevent contamination

Inspector’s Notes

Tongs for self-service are stored on a plate without guard. [CA] Utensils (spoons, forks, knives) shall be stored so only the handles are touched by consumers.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s Notes

Pressurized cylinders not rigidly fastened. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure. [COS] PIC fastened cylinders to rigid structure.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 1, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND A BACKPACK STORED HANGING FROM THE SHELF USED FOR FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS

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 K26Food temperature

Official Wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND CHORIZO THAWING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN STANDING WATER. [CA] FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL ONLY BE THAWED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41°F OR BELOW, 2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO HOURS AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70°F OR BELOW, AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES INTO THE SINK DRAIN, 3) IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE PREPARATION, 4) AS A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THE COVERS MORE OFTEN.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A SANTIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE. COS

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, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

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