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CARDENAS #203 - GROCERY

235 E JULIAN ST, SAN JOSE, CA, 95112 +14082923177
Pass
84
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
4
Inspections
3
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Aug 11, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION4 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Aug 11, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 84/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
84
Jan 21, 2026
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jan 21, 2026
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jan 22, 2025
PassedScore: 85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
85

Violations Analysis

3
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
6
Non-Critical
9
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections

Complete inspection history

4 inspections
PassLatest Aug 11, 2026
84/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Lack of liquid hand cleanser in mens restroom. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Various PHF held in display at meat department are not properly iced and measured >41F,>2hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PHF was voluntarily condemned and destroyed due to temperature abuse.

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Live gnats found in facility.[CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

  • K42: Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    Dumpsters found open at time of inspection. [CA] Refuse containers shall be covered at all times when not in use.

Pass Jan 21, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

No reported violations
Pass Jan 21, 2026
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Maximum water temperature in facility measured at 65F. Facility may not conduct any preparation of food, including, cutting/slicing and preparation of food. * facility is limited to sale of pre-packaged food until hot water is restored.

1 reported violation
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
Pass Jan 22, 2025
85/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Thermometers missing in hot holding case (rotisserie chicken). [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Raw marinated chicken stored in open bulk container in walk-in.[CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    knife stored in basin of hand wash sink. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical

    Employee skips sanitation as the final step in warewashing. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM).

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