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ADEL'S LIQUORS

3737 E EL CAMINO REAL, SANTA CLARA, CA, 95051 +19166067568
Pass
86
Latest score
33%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
2
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Aug 6, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION374 days ago

On-site to conduct a second follow-up inspection. Checklist for re-opening was signed off and provided to this Department prior to reinspection. No live rodent or cockroach activity observed at the time of inspection. Affected areas and old rodent droppings have been cleaned and sanitized. Facility has removed all personal cooking equipment and foods from the back storage area. Facility is to continue cleaning the premises and removing all personal belongings to prevent pest harborage. Observed both rodent traps and cockroach traps are placed throughout the back storage area of the facility. Per PIC, they will be receiving biweekly pest control services and routinely monitoring the traps. Facility is hereby authorized for re-opening. Continue to address remaining violations as cited on this report and the routine inspection report. NOTE: There is a room with a bed separated by a door in the back storage area. No food shall be stored in this living quarters. Unable to access room or the upper attic storage area (accessible by ladder).

Inspection Timeline

Aug 6, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Aug 5, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jul 31, 2025
FailedScore: 86/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
86

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
8
Non-Critical
10
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Aug 6, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

On-site to conduct a second follow-up inspection. Checklist for re-opening was signed off and provided to this Department prior to reinspection. No live rodent or cockroach activity observed at the time of inspection. Affected areas and old rodent droppings have been cleaned and sanitized. Facility has removed all personal cooking equipment and foods from the back storage area. Facility is to continue cleaning the premises and removing all personal belongings to prevent pest harborage. Observed both rodent traps and cockroach traps are placed throughout the back storage area of the facility. Per PIC, they will be receiving biweekly pest control services and routinely monitoring the traps. Facility is hereby authorized for re-opening. Continue to address remaining violations as cited on this report and the routine inspection report. NOTE: There is a room with a bed separated by a door in the back storage area. No food shall be stored in this living quarters. Unable to access room or the upper attic storage area (accessible by ladder).

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

    **REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed excessive clutter throughout the facility and back storage area, including personal belongings, clothes, laundry machines, etc. Cooking equipment and personal foods have been removed from the premises. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility.

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

    **REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed several flies and gnats throughout the facility. [CA] Premises of food facility shall be kept free of vermin or non-disease carrying insects.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    **REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed multiple foods and beverage boxes stored on the floor and in a dirty, excessively crowded space. [CA] Food shall be stored six inches off the floor and in a clean and dry location to prevent contamination.

Fail Aug 5, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

On-site to conduct a follow-up to the routine inspection from 7/31/2025. Reviewed pest control reports. The pest control service stated "no pest activity" as of 7/30/2025. Per PIC, all rodent and cockroach traps were put away as no more live activity was found. Discussed that traps must be consistently placed to monitor activity. Observed live vermin activity during the inspection (see violation K23). The facility must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. - Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed at $298/hour during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), and $645/hour during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability. - The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered, or copied. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code Section B11-55. - A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit. NOTE: There is a room with a bed separated by a door in the back storage area. No food shall be stored in this living quarters. Unable to access room or the upper attic storage area (accessible by ladder).

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

    **REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed excessive clutter throughout the facility and back storage area, including personal belongings, clothes, laundry machines, and cooking equipment. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility. NOTE: Discussed that prior to re-opening, all cooking equipment and personal foods must be discarded from the premises to prevent pest harborage.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    **REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed multiple foods and beverage boxes stored on the floor and in a dirty, excessively crowded space. [CA] Food shall be stored six inches off the floor and in a clean and dry location to prevent contamination.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Observed live cockroaches of different life stages in the back storage area in the following areas: --- One in the stack of pots and pans underneath the central storage area --- One around the packaged food containers in a cardboard box in the central storage area --- One on top of the laundry machine in the side storage area - Observed numerous flies and gnats throughout the facility, especially in the back storage area. - Observed old rodent droppings throughout the back storage area, especially in the central storage area and on the floor. Observed old droppings on top of beverage boxes. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Suzanne Lew 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Tina Nguyen, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.

Fail Jul 31, 2025
86/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider. - The first follow-up inspection is free of charge. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed at $298/hour during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), and $645/hour during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability. - The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered, or copied. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code Section B11-55. - A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

4 reported violations
  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Observed excessive accumulation of dirt and grime on storage shelves. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

    1. Observed large gap in the ceiling with a ladder extending from the bottom to the roof. Per PIC, the gap in the ceiling is left open. Observed several holes throughout the food display and back storage area. [CA] Seal all gaps in the facility. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest entrance and harborage. 2. Observed excessive clutter throughout the facility and back storage area, including personal belongings, clothes, laundry machines, cooking equipment, and left out food. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility.

  • K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulteratedCritical

    Observed several candy packages (Skittles and M&Ms) have been torn open and eaten through in the food display area. Observed several half-eaten candies and rodent droppings inside the cardboard containers. [CA] Food shall be maintained in good condition and protected from vermin, dirt, and other sources of contamination.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Observed multiple foods and beverage boxes stored on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored six inches off the floor to prevent contamination.

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