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Santa Clara County, CA

Holiday Inn Express

1561 W El Camino Real

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 21, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation 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 19, 2025 to Jul 21, 2026.
Has Holiday Inn Express 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 19, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 21, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s Notes

no manager's food safety certificate [CA]obtain/renew a valid FSC

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, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s Notes

Only handwash sink available in the kitchen is obstructed as bags of soaps are stored in the basin of the kitchen. [CA] Handwash sinks shall be kept unobstructed and easily accessible for employees to properly wash their hands as required. [COS] Employee relocated the bags of soap.

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
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s Notes

Food Safety Certificate for Manager is expired. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have at least one valid Food Safety Certificate available for review.

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, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source

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