ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was South County Cones last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 7, 2026. 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 Jul 22, 2025 to Sep 7, 2026.
Has South County Cones ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 22, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Sep 7, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K44Pests
Official Wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s Notes
Observed a gap underneath the metal doorsweep of the side door leading into the facility.
[CA] Eliminate gap to prevent the intrusion of pests/vermin into the 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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 7, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 22, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s Notes
Unable to provide a food probe thermometer at the time of inspection.
[CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s Notes
Purse noted on the shelves of the facility at the time of inspection.
[CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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.
Sanitizer bucket was measured at 100PPM of quats at the time of inspection.
[CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
[COS] PIC changed out sanitizer bucket at the time of inspection; re-measured at 200PPM.
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.