Santa Clara County, CA

Martha's Kitchen

311 Willow St

Last inspected Oct 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Martha's Kitchen last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 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?: 4 inspections on record, from Nov 18, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026.
Has Martha's Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 18, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 5, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

Active faucet leak observed at handwash sink. Per operator, work order has been placed. [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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 26, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Chlorine sanitizer measured 25 ppm in the warewash machine. Not actively in use. Employees were instructed to use 3 compartment sink. Work order will be placed. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 29, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K23Pests

Official Wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple dead cockroaches observed on glue board next to water heater. [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.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 18, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K27Other

Official Wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s Notes

Container of salsa stored directly below raw pork inside the walk in refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.