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Independence High School - Student Union Food Service Facility

617 N Jackson Av

Last inspected Oct 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Independence High School - Student Union Food Service Facility last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 6, 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?
4 inspections on record, from Mar 20, 2025 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has Independence High School - Student Union Food Service Facility ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 20, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 6, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s Notes

Several of the handwash stations were obstructed. - Handwash station by the ovens was obstructed by a couple of speed racks with pizzas and trash in the basin. - Handwash station near the walk in cooler was obstructed by a food warmer. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] PIC had obstructions removed.

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 K09Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s Notes

Breakfast burritos were measured at 69F in the walk in cooler. Burritos were tightly wrapped in foil. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling. Discussed with PIC to either cool filling completely prior to assembling burritos or leaving assembled burritos unwrapped to allow for rapid cooling.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

1. Uncooked pizzas in speed racks measured between 50-60F at around 10:10 am. Per PIC they are proofing the dough and will cook them for service at 1:30 pm. Per PIC, they will then be time marked for TPHC. 2. Repeat Violation: Burger patties were measured between 105-120F at around 10:20 am on a speed rack, per cook, they were just removed fromm the warmer. Per Cook, they are assembling burgers for service at 11:16 am. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] 1. Pizzas were returned to the Walk in Cooler to cool down. Discussed with PIC about proofing the dough alone without PHFs (tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni). [COS] 2. TPHC was started for the burgers being assembled for the 11:16 am service time. Extra patties in the oven keeping warm were measured at 140F for service at 1:30 pm.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 16, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s Notes

Ice scoop handle is touching ice. [CA] Store ice scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s Notes

Food debris observed on floor. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

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.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

Measured beef patty between 116F - 123F inside the upright 2 door glass hot holding unit. Per PIC, beef patties were recently removed from oven. Hot holding unit thermometer is reading 157F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Beef patties to be reheated to 165F and relocate to another hot holding unit.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 20, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s Notes

Quaternary ammonia chemical is placed on the shelf on top of 2 compartment sink prep sink. [CA] Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens. [COS] PIC relocated to floor

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s Notes

1 out of 3 light not operating in walk-in freezer. [CA] Repair light

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 20, 2025 · Original Source

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