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Quick Answers
When was House Of Bagels 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, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Feb 25, 2025 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has House Of Bagels ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 25, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Routine Inspection
Oct 8, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K30Other
Official Wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s Notes
In the walk-in refrigerator: food containers and boxed fruits stored directly on the floor.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
Testing equipment for the high temp dishwasher not available.
[CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s Notes
Employee provided an expired food handler card.
[CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 8, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s Notes
Observed the use of wood boards with galvanized metal nails to cook bagels within the oven.
[CA] All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, & meet applicable standards. Surfaces of equipment shall be smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, durable, and maintained in good repair.
Observed the use of garbage bags to store boxes of dough within the freezer.
[CA] Use food grade approved bags or containers.
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.
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
Facility lacks a high temperature measuring device for testing the final sanitizing rinse of the warewashing machine.
[CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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.
Employee restroom lacks a hand wash sign.
[CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
The posted permit is expired.
[CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
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.
Measured sliced beef at 52 F, sliced turkey at 49 F, sliced ham at 53 F and sliced cheese at 50 F within the top portion of the sandwich preparation fridge. PIC stated the meat was placed within the unit greater than four hours prior.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Keep lid to the unit closed when not in use. Discontinue the pratciec of double wrapping meats. Recommend storing in metal containers.
[COS] Sliced meat and cheeses discarded at the time of inspection.
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.
Containers of cream cheese stored within buckets on the ground of the walk in refrigerator.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The restroom lacked a supply of toilet paper.
[CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
[COS] Toilet paper provided.
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, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s Notes
Facility is using exposed wood/ galvanized nail bagel flip/cook boards.
[CA] All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, & meet applicable standards. Obtain food grade and easily cleanable bagel flip boards.
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.
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
Facility lacks thermo-lables for measuring the final sanitizing rinse of the high temperature warewashing machine.
[CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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.
Ants on the front panel of the bagel oven.
[CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
Observed a leak from the middle section of the three compartment sink waste pipe.
[CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s Notes
Employee food safety certificate expired in 2022.
[CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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.
Buckets of cream cheese stored directly on the floor of the walk in refrigerator.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.