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Santa Clara County, CA

Salt & Straw

50 University Av # D200

Last inspected Nov 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Salt & Straw last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 11, 2025. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 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 Nov 25, 2024 to Nov 11, 2025.
Has Salt & 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 25, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

At the warewash machine, measured chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. Operator attempted to prime sanitizer with no output. Warewash machine was not in use during time of inspection. [CA] Ensure chlorine sanitizer at the warewash machine is provided at 50 PPM to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment.

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 manager's certificate was unavailable. [CA] Ensure at least one food safety manager's certificate is obtained and kept on-site for review. All other employees that handle food shall obtain food handler cards.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s Notes

At the 3 compartment sink, measured hot water at 110F. [CA] Ensure hot water at all 3 compartment sinks, prep sinks, and mop sinks are provided at 120F.

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, Nov 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 25, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s Notes

Food safety manager's certificate was unavailable. [CA] Ensure at least one valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained and posted within the facility. Newly hired employees shall receive a food safety manager's certificate within 60 days.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

In the warewash machine, measured chlorine sanitizer at 25 PPM. [CA] Ensure all food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized with applicable sanitizer such as 50 PPM chlorine sanitizer in a warewash machine. Sanitizer shall be measured using sanitizer test strips for proper concentration.

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, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source

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