70
Latest score
80%
Pass rate
5
Inspections
4
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Jul 9, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION37 days ago

Follow up inspection conducted regarding plan revision requested for plans (hand wash sinks and mechanical ventilation hood) submitted on 11/21/2025. Discussed with PIC Carmen regarding plan check plan revision requirement. Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400 This is the facility's first follow up inspection. Any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $282/hr, minimum of one hour. Submit plan revision no later than 07/23/26.

Inspection Timeline

Jul 9, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jun 4, 2026
PassedScore: 70/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
70
Oct 15, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 10, 2025
ConditionalScore: 77/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
77
Mar 6, 2025
PassedScore: 80/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
80

Violations Analysis

4
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
19
Non-Critical
23
Total Violations
Across 5 inspections

Complete inspection history

5 inspections
PassLatest Jul 9, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow up inspection conducted regarding plan revision requested for plans (hand wash sinks and mechanical ventilation hood) submitted on 11/21/2025. Discussed with PIC Carmen regarding plan check plan revision requirement. Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400 This is the facility's first follow up inspection. Any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $282/hr, minimum of one hour. Submit plan revision no later than 07/23/26.

1 reported violation
  • K48: Plan review

    Revision for plans (SR0883049 ) have not been submitted. [CA]: Submit plans within comply by date. Ensure plans are approved, equipment are installed according to approved plans, and a final inspection is obtained from DEH Plan Check.

Pass Jun 4, 2026
70/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

A follow up inspection will be conducted by 07/02/26 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 $282/hr, minimum of one hour aldosristorantebar@gmail.com

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

    The only hand sink station did not have single use towels in dispenser. Nearby single use towels available. [CA]: All hand sink stations shall be provided with single use towels stored in permanently installed dispensers. [COS]: Single use towels provided.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Open bags of food stored at dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Food safety manager certificate not provided. [CA]: Provide proof of a valid food safety manager certification. Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged Potentially Hazardous Food shall have a valid food safety manager certificate available on site for review at all times. Food handler training certificates not provided. [CA]: Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Accumulation of debris and grime on floors underneath 3 comp sink and ice bin at bar area. [CA]: Routinely clean hard to reach areas to prevent accumulation of debris and grime.

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

    Unsecured beverage cups and personal cellphone stored on and around prep line coolers. [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, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Accumulation of grime on the interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination observed. [CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.

  • K09: Proper cooling methodsCritical

    *REPEAT VIOLATION* Marinara sauce in (3) 20 qt plastic containers measured between 46F - 47F. Chef stated it was cooked and cooled down yesterday. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours (6 hours total). Approved cooling methods include; 1. Placing the food in shallow, heat-conductive pans. 2. Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. 3. Using rapid cooling equipment (no plastic bins or containers). 4. Adding ice as an ingredient. 5. Using ice paddles. 6. Placing containers in an ice bath, stirring food frequently. 7. In accordance to an approved HACCP Plan [COS]: Marinara sauce voluntarily discarded.

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

    Small flies observed at bar area. [CA]: Remove small flies using safe, approved and effective methods. Ensure food and food contact surfaces are protected at all times from possible contamination. Remove any standing water in facility.

  • K48: Plan review

    Revision is requested for plans (hand wash sinks and mechanical ventilation hood) submitted on 11/21/2025. [CA]: Submit plans within comply by date. Ensure plans are approved, equipment are installed according to approved plans, and a final inspection is obtained from DEH Plan Check. Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    1. In the prep line cooler in front of the grill, raw food observed stored in shelving above bolognese sauce. [CA]: Properly store raw food beneath and separate from ready to eat food. 2. At the bar area, ice intended for consumption in ice bin is in direct contact with tubings. [CA]: Food such as ice shall be protected from contamination.

Pass Oct 15, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow up inspection for routine inspection conducted on 10/10/2025 for the following violations: K07 - Improper hot and cold holding temperatures K09 - Improper cooling methods K14 - Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized K35 - Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity Specialist observations: K07 - Improper hot and cold holding temperatures: CORRECTED K09 - Improper cooling methods: CORRECTED K14 - Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized: CORRECTED K35 - Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity: CORRECTED (left bar cooler's ambient temp measured at 48F but unit is not being used for Potentially Hazardous Food). Ensure plans for hand wash sinks and Type 2 hood are submitted to DEH Plan Check no later than 11/10/2025. Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400

1 reported violation
  • K48: Plan review

    Makeshift ventilation attached to Type 2 hood. [CA]: Facility shall submit plans to DEH Plan Check for Type 2 hood to DEH Plan Check no later than 11/10/2025. Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400 Plan check consultation hours are Monday thru Friday 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above. Additional information on Plan Check Program is available at https://www.sccgov.org/sites/cpd/programs/pcp/Pages/home.aspx

Conditional Pass Oct 10, 2025
77/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: ALDO'S RISTORANT & BAR NEW OWNER: MCM FOOD SERVICES The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP14. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,723.00 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: 11/01/2025 - 10/31/2026. 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 10/10/2025. *Permit condition: Permit owner shall submit plans to install hand wash stations at bar area and at ware-washing area by 11/10/2025. Plan check shall be contacted prior to the installation of handwash sinks. Plan check consultation hours are Monday thru Friday 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above. Additional information on Plan Check Program is available at https://www.sccgov.org/sites/cpd/programs/pcp/Pages/home.aspx Plan Check General and Technical Questions: Email: dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org (408) 918-3400 *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. A follow up inspection will be conducted by 10/15/2025 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

5 reported violations
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    1. Dish machine at bar area was dispensing 0 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer. No active ware-washing observed. [CA]: Dish machine shall be able to dispense 50 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer. Discontinue use of unit until it is repaired 2. At the bar area, ice for consumption is in direct contact with beverage tubes in the ice bin. [CA]: Ensure ice is protected from possible contamination at all times.

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

    Right walk in cooler's ambient temperature measured at 48, middle prep line cooler measured at 62F, left bar cooler measured at 57F. [CA]: All cooling units shall be able to cold hold PHFs at 41F or below at all times. Repair/adjust/assess unit as needed.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    MAJOR: -Multiple Potentially Hazardous Food items at prep line cooler 2 measured between 52F - 56F. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 62F. Per PIC, food items have been in the unit for approximately 4 hours prior to measurement. -Milk and whipped cream in bar cooler left side measured at 48F and 49F. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 57F. PIC decided to discard milk and whipped cream. MINOR: -Cooked mushroom, sundried tomatoes, and cut tomatoes measured between 45F - 48F in right side walk in cooler. PIC stated food items were prepared and placed into the unit approximately 1 hour prior to measurement. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 48F. Most food items in unit were non-PHFs. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF) shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. [COS/SA]: PHFs that have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours were voluntarily discarded. PHFs that have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours were relocated to other coolig units to cool down.

  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Knives stored in crevice between prep line coolers. [CA]: Food contact surfaces shall be properly stored so it cannot result in potential contamination.

  • K09: Proper cooling methodsCritical

    Marinara sauce in (3) 20 qt plastic containers measured between 50F - 55F in middle walk in cooler. PIC uncertain which container(s) were cooked yesterday or today. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours (6 hours total). Use shallow metal pans (no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 4 inches for liquids), smaller portions, ice paddles and ice baths to assist with rapid cooling. When placing food in the refrigerator to cool, containers should be loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. [COS]: Food items were voluntarily discarded.

Pass Mar 6, 2025
80/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Note: employees are currently using the 2 comp ware-wash sink for hand washing. No designated hand sink observed at the cook line, back prep, and bar areas. Please be advised that if hand wash violations, facility structural changes, or a change of ownership occur, the facility may be required to install designated hand sink stations to be in compliance.

6 reported violations
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    1. At the bar area, the dish machine was dispensing less than 50 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer. [CA]: Chlorine dish machine shall be able to dispense 50 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer at all times. Discontinue use of dish machine until it is able to dispense proper levels of sanitizer. Assess/repair as needed. 2. At the bar area, accumulation of brown residue on the interior nozzle of beverage spray observed. [CA]: Clean and sanitizer interior nozzle of beverage spray. 3. Brown and black grime observed on the interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination observed. [CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Food handler training not provided during inspection. [CA]: Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    1. Multiple knives stored in crevice between prep line coolers. [CA]: Food contact surfaces shall be properly stored so it cannot result in potential contamination. *REPEAT VIOLATION* 2. Utensils stored in stagnant water that measured 67F - 89F at the cook line. [CA]: Scoops and utensils shall be stored in water at 135F or above, in a clean and dry container, or in a dipper well with running water at a rate sufficient to flush away loose particles from utensils when storing in between use.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Testing method for measuring Chlorine sanitizer not provided. [CA]: Provide a testing method for measuring Chlorine sanitizer (for ex: test strips).

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    1. Multiple boxes of food stored directly on the floor at the walk in cooler (right side). [CA]: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches elevated from the floor on approved shelving that is easily cleanable (ex. Dunnage racks) 2. Multiple open bags of food stored at the dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    *REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. At the stove top at cook line area, marinara sauce, brown sauce (with cooked vegetables), and vegetable stock measured at 90F, 79F, and 84F respectively. Food items were hot holding in a 5 inch metal pan with water. Water measured at 94F. Per Chef, all food items were reheated on stove top then hot held in the metal pan approximately 2 hours prior to measurement. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) shall be hot held at 135F or above at all times. [COS]: Chef agreed to discard food items at 2:30 pm (3 hours after it was removed from temperature control). 2. At the cook line, garlic with oil measured at 67F. Per Chef, garlic with oil has been out for approximately 2 hours prior to measurement. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) shall be cold held at 41F or below OR hot held at 135F or above at all times. [COS]: Chef agreed to discard food items at 2:30 pm (3 hours after it was removed from temperature control). Discussed Time As A Public Health Control (TPHC). TPHC guidance provided.

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