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Santa Clara County, CA

Side Bar Cafe

500 El Camino Real

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Side Bar Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on May 19, 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 May 1, 2025 to May 19, 2026.
Has Side Bar Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 1, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 19, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Measured the sanitizer concentration in the 3-compartment sink at 0 ppm during active warewashing. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Specialist directed employee to manually fill the sink with sanitizer solution during inspection. Remeasured the quaternary ammonia concentration at 200 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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s Notes

Observed working utensils are stored in standing water. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use.

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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 1, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

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