Santa Clara County, CA

Salt And Straw

250 University Av 110

Last inspected Aug 27, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Salt And Straw last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 27, 2025. 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?: 2 inspections on record, from Nov 19, 2024 to Aug 27, 2025.
Has Salt And Straw ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 19, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 27, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s Notes

Observed ice cream scoops in dipper well with the dipper well faucet turned off. [CA] Ensure dipper well faucet is turned on at all times to ensure food particles are flushed out. [COS]

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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 19, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

Lack of chlorine test strips for the dishwasher. [CA] Provide test strips and test daily at 50 ppm chlorine minimum.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s Notes

Food safety managers certificate unavailable for review. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. At least one person shall be food safety certified.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

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