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Santa Clara County, CA

Grocery Outlet

1180 N Fair Oaks

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

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When was Grocery Outlet 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: 3 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 Feb 4, 2025 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Grocery Outlet ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 4, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observed accumulation of dust and residue on fan guards of dairy walk-in cooler as well as accumulation of grime and mold-like substance on shelves of berry refrigerator case at the end of aisle 2. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

Ground beef measured 43°F to 48°F and strip loin steak measured 45-48°F in the open air meat display case in front of the entry doors. Per PIC, the meat cooler was stocked yesterday, 10/7/26, before closing at 10:00 PM, more than 4 hours since time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Out of temperature food items were voluntarily condemned and destroyed.

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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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed floor seam of large walk-in freezer separating, exposing underflooring. [CA] Repair equipment surface so that it is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

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 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 4, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s Notes

1. One of three lights not working in the walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Ensure light properly functioning. 2. Light is not working in the meat walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Ensure light is working properly.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed small ice flinging from the fan of the evaporator in the dairy walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Ensure equipment is working properly.

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, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source

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