ROUTINE INSPECTION
OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Sonesta ES Suites San Jose Airport NEW OWNER: 1602 Crane Court Property Owner LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP10. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,107.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 12/30/25 *Permit condition: None *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.
7 reported violations
- K27: Food separated and protected
Observed packs of raw bacon stored above ready-to-eat foods inside the upright reach-in cooler. [CA] Store raw food items separate or below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination.
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Lacking appropriate test strips to measure sanitizing method used at the dishwasher. [CA] Means for adequately measuring the applicable sanitization method must be readily available (ex. Sanitizer test strips, thermal strips).
- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Handle for hot water at the prep sink is loose and partially detached from the faucet. [CA] Repair handle and maintain plumbing of the facility in good repair.
- K48: Plan review
Observed two table top induction cookers were added to the breakfast service area replacing the center island with integrated induction surfaces. [CA] The addition of heating equipment shall be submitted to this department's Plan Check for review and approval.
- K21: Hot and cold water available
Hot water at the three compartment sink and the two compartment sink was measured at 115F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
- K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Door from the restroom is not self-closing. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted and self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.
- K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified
Boxes of food (coffee) and single-use cups are stored on the floor in the storage area. [CA] Food and food contact equipment/utensils shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor to protect from contamination and allow adequate space for ease of frequent cleaning.