Santa Clara County, CA

Sakamoto School

6280 Shadelands Dr

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

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Quick Answers

When was Sakamoto School 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: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has Sakamoto School ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 15, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 6, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s Notes

The wiping towel bucket sanitizer was about 100 ppm lactic. [CA] The sanitizer must be kept at proper levels. [COS] The employee dumped it and refilled with sanitizer at correct concentrations.

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

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s Notes

Observed tape pieces on the knife holder and blue plastic on the handles of the refrigerator door. [CA] Remove the tape and packaging plastic from the equipment so that it is smooth and easily cleanable without collecting extra bacteria/debris, etc.

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

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

Routine Inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 17, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K23Pests

Official Wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s Notes

Dead cockroaches observed in traps : -under 3-comp sink -by back door -by dry storage shelves -under front area desk. Per employee pest control comes weekly and daily inspections are done and custodial staff cleans regularly. No live cockroaches observed at time of inspection. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Eliminated vermin from facility.

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, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 12, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s Notes

hand washing is done in the food prep sink. This is a full service kitchen and needs a hand washing sink. [CA] Discontinue washing hands in the food prep sink. Wash hands in the dish sink until a hand washing sink is installed.

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.

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

The dish washing sink hot faucet gets stuck. [CA] Repair this so that both hot and cold can be easily adjusted.

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

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

Lactic acid is the sanitizer being used here for dish washing. There is not any test strip for monitoring the concentration. [CA] Monitor the concentration of the sanitizer with the proper test strips that must be provided and used.

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 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection