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MOLLIE STONES MARKET

164 CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO, CA, 94306
Pass
93
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Dec 4, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION254 days ago

On site for follow up inspection for CO0158439 rodent activity complaint. No new rodent activity observed in the facility. Old rodent droppings have been cleaned. Back warehouse, produce area and deli areas are cleaned. Multiple traps are still set in various locations of the facility for prevention. Western pest control technicians were on site during inspection. The technicians mentioned they did not find new rodent activity during their inspection. They identified few structural issues, facility manager said they will contact their contractor today to repair structural issues. Email pest control report to district specialist.

Inspection Timeline

Dec 4, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Nov 26, 2025
PassedScore: 93/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
93
Oct 15, 2024
PassedScore: 87/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
87

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
5
Non-Critical
6
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Dec 4, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

On site for follow up inspection for CO0158439 rodent activity complaint. No new rodent activity observed in the facility. Old rodent droppings have been cleaned. Back warehouse, produce area and deli areas are cleaned. Multiple traps are still set in various locations of the facility for prevention. Western pest control technicians were on site during inspection. The technicians mentioned they did not find new rodent activity during their inspection. They identified few structural issues, facility manager said they will contact their contractor today to repair structural issues. Email pest control report to district specialist.

No reported violations
Pass Nov 26, 2025
93/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

3 reported violations
  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    Shelves have accumulated debris and mildew-like substance. [CA] Thoroughly clean the shelves. [COS] The employees began cleaning them.

  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    Several lights are out. [CA] Replace the out lights.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    There is not an available food safety certificate. [CA] At least one employee must have a food safety certificate available.

Pass Oct 15, 2024
87/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

3 reported violations
  • K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented

    Baby formula observed to have been expired available for sale on floor. [CA] Baby food or infant formula shall not be sold or offered for sale after the "use by" date.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical

    Shelves for produce in direct contact for produce observed to be moldy. Produce is not ready to eat. [CA] The food-contact surfaces shall be kept free of debris, mold, and build up. [COS] Shelves were cleaned.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Produce handwash sink observed to be missing paper towels in dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers.

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.