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SAFEWAY-DELI

1500 POLLARD RD, LOS GATOS, CA, 95030
Pass
90
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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PASSED
Oct 29, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION290 days ago

Follow up inspection conducted for routine inspection on 10/29/2025 regarding the following violations: K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity Specialist observations: K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures: CORRECTED K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity: CORRECTED Specialist recommends setting the themostat of walk in cooler to be less than 41F to accommodate for constant opening and closing of unit.

Inspection Timeline

Oct 29, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 27, 2025
PassedScore: 90/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
90
Oct 28, 2024
PassedScore: 98/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
98

Violations Analysis

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

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Oct 29, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow up inspection conducted for routine inspection on 10/29/2025 regarding the following violations: K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity Specialist observations: K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures: CORRECTED K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity: CORRECTED Specialist recommends setting the themostat of walk in cooler to be less than 41F to accommodate for constant opening and closing of unit.

No reported violations
Pass Oct 27, 2025
90/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

A follow up inspection will be conducted by 10/29/2025 to verify compliance. The first follow up inspection is free of charge, any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $298/hr, minimum of one hour Note: -due to ongoing repair of walk in cooler during the inspection, PIC will provide an itemized list of all the food items that are VC&D (remaining food items in the walk in cooler) via email at Princess.Lagana@deh.sccgov.org in agreement with Supervisor Monica Huato and PIC Lisa. -ambient temp of walk in cooler was brought down to 40F by the end of inspection.

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

    Ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 45F. [CA]: All cooling units shall be able to cold hold PHFs at 41F or below at all times. Assess/repair/adjust unit as needed. Discontinue use of unit for PHFs until it is properly working.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Multiple Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF) within the walk in cooler measured between 44F - 48F. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 45F. No temperature logs provided. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. [COS/SA]: PHFs that have been in the unit for more than 4 hours were voluntarily discarded. PHFs that have been in the unit for less than 4 hours were relocated to another cooling unit.

Pass Oct 28, 2024
98/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Temperature logs observed. Specialist recommends keeping track of defrost cycle times for cooling units.

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

    Inoperable light in the deli walk in cooler. Per staff, light has been inoperable for approximately 4 days. [CA]: Ensure light is operable at all times. Manager stated a work order has been placed for the light.

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