Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Lake Vista Liquors last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 10, 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?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 21, 2025 to Oct 10, 2026.
Has Lake Vista Liquors ever been closed by the health department?
The records we hold show 1 closure, most recently on Oct 8, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 10, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K23Pests
Official Wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 10, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 8, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
5 recorded violations
minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s Notes
Hot water in mop sink measured 118°F.
[CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet of the mop sink.
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.
At time of inspection, restroom did not have toilet paper.
[CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
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.
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s Notes
Observed open bag of residential rodent bait blocks (D-Con) on top of cased beverages. Per PIC, beverages are to be returned to vendor.
[CA] Store rodenticides away from food and beverage storage areas. Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
[COS] PIC removed rodent bait bag.
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.
Observed 14 cases of Gatorade stored in bathroom.
[CA] Food shall not be stored in lockers, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, refuse rooms, mechanical rooms, under unshielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, under stairwells, under other sources of contamination.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Observed rodent droppings on aisle shelves holding 2-liter bottles of soda, dog food, and alcoholic beverages in the main grocery area as well as liquor storage room. One 3-pound bag of dog food had been gnawed through. Droppings also observed on floor around water heater and under chip section in main grocery area. Gnaw marks observed on one wooden rack. PIC did not have pest control reports available to review at time of inspection.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani S.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Aman and Sunny G., have been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 21, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K06Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s Notes
Bathroom handwash sink missing paper towels. [CA] Provide paper towels at restroom handwash sink at all times. [COS] Paper towels were restocked
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.