THE CHEESE STEAK SHOP SPORT CENTER

5524 MONTEREY RD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95138 +14089720271
Pass
87
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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PASSED
Jul 22, 2025ROUTINE INSPECTION389 days ago

The following was discussed with operator: pest control including flies, sanitizer test strips, and proper thawing of food. Routine inspection conducted in conjunction with CO0157359

Inspection Timeline

Jul 22, 2025Latest
PassedScore: 87/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
87
Dec 26, 2024
PassedScore: 83/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
83

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
9
Non-Critical
10
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Jul 22, 2025
87/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

The following was discussed with operator: pest control including flies, sanitizer test strips, and proper thawing of food. Routine inspection conducted in conjunction with CO0157359

5 reported violations
  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water at the three compartment sink was measured at a maximum of 112F. [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.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Raw beef patties inside the drawer coolers was measured at 48F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.

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

    Food preparation sink is not operable. [CA] Food preparation sink shall be available for use to wash produce and vegetables. Repair food preparation sink and maintain in good repair.

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

    Ventilation hood filters are not installed while the cook line is in use. [CA] Filters for ventilation hood shall be installed and in place when cooking and the hood is in use.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Quat sanitizer in the three compartment sink was measured at 100 ppm. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds.

Pass Dec 26, 2024
83/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

5 reported violations
  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    In the 3 compartment sink, the first and second compartment drain stoppers observed in disrepair. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available at all times to fill up the warewashing sink.

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

    Preparation sink observed inoperable. [CA] Repair food preparation sink and maintain in good repair at all times.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Multiple food boxes stored on walk in freezer floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

  • K21: Hot and cold water availableCritical

    Hot water at 3 composition and janitorial sink measured at 82F. Water at handwash sinks measured at 80F. Per operator, water heater was turned off. [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. Handwash sinks shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds. Ensure hot water heater is operable and maintained in good repair at all times. [SA] Operator turned water heater on. Hot water throughout facility re-measured at 105F.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Employee food handler certificates not available for review. [CA] Food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler certificate. Ensure food handler certificates are readily 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.