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LUNA AVENUE BAKERY & CAFE

896 WILLOW ST, SAN JOSE, CA, 95125 +14083731587
Pass
81
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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PASSED
Apr 8, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION129 days ago

Follow up inspection to the routine inspection conducted on 3/27/26. Observations: -Paper towels available at prep area hand wash sink and sink is unobstructed. -Area of dead cockroaches has been cleaned and sanitized. -Shelving, floors, sinks, and cooking equipment have been cleaned. Note: Side door screen door has been removed. Large gap below side door observed, measuring greater that 1/4 inch.

Inspection Timeline

Apr 8, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Mar 27, 2026
PassedScore: 81/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
81
Dec 12, 2024
PassedScore: 91/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
91

Violations Analysis

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

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Apr 8, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow up inspection to the routine inspection conducted on 3/27/26. Observations: -Paper towels available at prep area hand wash sink and sink is unobstructed. -Area of dead cockroaches has been cleaned and sanitized. -Shelving, floors, sinks, and cooking equipment have been cleaned. Note: Side door screen door has been removed. Large gap below side door observed, measuring greater that 1/4 inch.

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

    Large gap observed under side door of facility. (Measured approximately 1.5 inches) [CA] Eliminate gaps greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Pass Mar 27, 2026
81/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Ice machine and dishwasher piping extends into floor sinks. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an air gap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    1) No paper towels available at prep area hand wash sink. Paper towel dispenser inoperable. 2) Hand wash sink location in prep area completely obstructed by equipment (dough divider). [CA] Ensure paper towels are stocked at all times. Hand washing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Operator repaired paper towel dispenser. Dough divider was moved to another location.

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

    Multiple dead cockroaches observed in downstairs office area. Cockroaches appeared to be very old and dry. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Cracked lids observed on bulk food storage containers. [CA] Replace lids and maintain in good condition.

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

    Means for adequately measuring the water temperature in the high temp dishwasher are not readily available (ex. thermal strips, dishwasher thermometer). [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the utensil surface temperature during mechanical ware washing.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Accumulation of dust, grime, and food debris observed on shelving, floors, sinks, and cooking equipment. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Pass Dec 12, 2024
91/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: LUNA AVENUE BAKERY & CAFE NEW OWNER: AVENUE BAKERY & CAFE 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: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025 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 12/12/2024 *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.

3 reported violations
  • K04: Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use

    Employee was observed eating and drinking on the food prep surface while conducting food preparation. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.

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

    Dead cockroaches were observed trapped on glue board by the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches, a professional pest control service is recommended to monitor and prevent live activity.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Trays were observed stored inside the hand washing sink. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible 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.