PENINSULA CREAMERY DAIRY FOUNTAIN

900 HIGH ST, PALO ALTO, CA, 94302
Pass
84
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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PASSED
Jul 21, 2025ROUTINE INSPECTION390 days ago

Joint inspection and report written by Hayley Mentz Note: Facility lacks dedicated handwash, food preparation and janitorial sinks. Installation will be required if a remodel or ownership change occurs.

Inspection Timeline

Jul 21, 2025Latest
PassedScore: 84/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
84
Dec 30, 2024
PassedScore: 85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
85

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
10
Non-Critical
11
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Jul 21, 2025
84/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Joint inspection and report written by Hayley Mentz Note: Facility lacks dedicated handwash, food preparation and janitorial sinks. Installation will be required if a remodel or ownership change occurs.

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

    Potato salad, deviled eggs and macaroni salad labeling did not have quantity or production location on label. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    2. Wiping towels on countertops and cutting surfaces. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    Personal belongings stored on meat slicer (wallet, keys, phone). [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    1. Milk was measured at 44F in non-commercial fridge near shake machine. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below. [COS] Turned fridge temperature down to 38F to keep colder. 2. Cheese in prep-line cold insert stacked passed fill line measured at 48F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below [COS] Excess cheese was removed and placed into reach-in cooler.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    No current food safety certificate available during inspection. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

  • K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    1. Pancake mix and syrup stored next to clorox and soap. [CA] Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Several holes along the base of the walls in dry storage area. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

Pass Dec 30, 2024
85/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Note: Facility lacks dedicated hand wash, food preparation and janitorial sinks. Installation will be required if a remodel or ownership change occurs.

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

    The door gaskets and door latches of the 3 door pass through display refrigerator are in disrepair. [CA] Maintain door gaskets in good repair. Repair or replace door latches so that doors stay securely closed.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    The floor baseboards below the three compartment sink are in disrepair. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Measured mac salad at 51 F, milk at 47 F and creamer at 48 F within the 4 door upright display refrigerator (observed door ajar). [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Temperature of the unit decreased and doors closed. Ambient temperature remeasured at 40 F.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Food safety certificate is expired. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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