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PIZZA GUYS

3864 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO, CA, 94306 +16503040400
Pass
87
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
0
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
May 11, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION96 days ago

Inspection Timeline

May 11, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 87/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
87
May 28, 2025
PassedScore: 95/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
95

Violations Analysis

0
Critical Violations
7
Non-Critical
7
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest May 11, 2026
87/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

5 reported violations
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Observed numerous dead and some live fruit flies at the front service area, janitorial, and warewashing areas. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    The valve for the hot water line at the three compartment sink is unable to fully close. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Food handler cards for all food workers were unavailable for review at the time of 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.

  • K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available

    The current health permit was not observed posted at the time of inspection. Mailing address was verified to be correct at this time. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    The lowest water temperature at the three compartment sink measured at 102F when fully opening the cold water through the mixing valve. Also see violation K41. [CA] An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided.

Pass May 28, 2025
95/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: PIZZA GUYS NEW OWNER: VHD PIZZA 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: 06/01/2025 - 05/31/2026. 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 05/28/2025. *Food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

2 reported violations
  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    Observed the handwash sink in the front preparation area is slow draining. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture to ensure adequate drainage and facilitate proper handwashing.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Observed employee dipping dishes into sanitizer and immediately moving to the drainboard of 3-compartment sink without making adequate contact time. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds.

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