Santa Clara County, CA

McDonald's Restaurant #556

556 E El Camino Real

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was McDonald's Restaurant #556 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 16, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Aug 15, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026.
Has McDonald's Restaurant #556 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 15, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 16, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s Notes

Expired permit was only available on display Manger showed a photo of current permit located at main office. [CA] Post current health permit in public display.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s Notes

Food debris and grease accumulation between fryer for fries and fry dispenser. [CA] Floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean from food debris.

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, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 15, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official Wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s Notes

Observed 1-2 flies in the basement near stairs and walk in cooler. [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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observed standing water around washing machine in basement. Observed spilled food residue under the racks in walk in cooler. [CA] Clean the floors 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source

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