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When was Holiday Inn Express - San Jose - Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 14, 2025. 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 Jul 21, 2025 to Nov 14, 2025.
Has Holiday Inn Express - San Jose - Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 21, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
Inoperable plugs/stoppers observed in the 3 compartment warewashing sink.
[CA] Provide plugs/stoppers to properly fill up the warewashing sink and maintain in good condition.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 21, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
criticalCode K06Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WALL DISPENSER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. COS
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s Notes
MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARD FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEE. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.
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.
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS 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.