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MONTAGUE VALERO

1298 MONTAGUE EX, SAN JOSE, CA, 95131 +14089550238
Pass
76
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
5
Critical violations

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PASSED
Nov 20, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION268 days ago

This was a follow-up to the 11/19/25 routine inspection to assess compliance of 3 major violations. K06: Observed the front handsink and rear warewashing sink were stocked with soap and paper towels. K14: Observed major warewashing violation (See violation above). K21: Measured hot water at 3-compartment sink to be 120F and warm water at handsink to be 100F. Due to the observation of just one major violation, the yellow placard was replaced with a green placard. Future repeat violations may result in enforcement action.

Inspection Timeline

Nov 20, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Nov 19, 2025
ConditionalScore: 76/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
76
Sep 9, 2024
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION

Violations Analysis

5
Critical Violations
5 in last 3 inspections
2
Non-Critical
7
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Nov 20, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This was a follow-up to the 11/19/25 routine inspection to assess compliance of 3 major violations. K06: Observed the front handsink and rear warewashing sink were stocked with soap and paper towels. K14: Observed major warewashing violation (See violation above). K21: Measured hot water at 3-compartment sink to be 120F and warm water at handsink to be 100F. Due to the observation of just one major violation, the yellow placard was replaced with a green placard. Future repeat violations may result in enforcement action.

1 reported violation
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical

    Observed the "DO NOT USE" signs had been removed from the beverage/coffee machines. Operator stated they had cleaned the dispensers, but did not utilize sanitizer (only cleaner/soap). [CA] Wares must be washed, rinsed, then SANITIZED in 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm quaternary ammonia. Discussed and explained warewashing steps with PIC again. [SA] Operator was told not to use the beverage/coffee machines until they have all been properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Conditional Pass Nov 19, 2025
76/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Due to lack of hot water in facility, use of the coffee/icee/beverage/cappuccino dispensers is not permitted. ONLY PREPACKAGED FOODS ARE PERMIITED FOR SALE. A follow up inspection will be conducted TOMORROW to assess the major violations listed above. The first follow-up is free of charge. Any additional follow-up inspection(s) shall each be billed $298/hr during business hours. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. Please call Mindy Nguyen at (408) 918-3490 if there are any changes or updates. ***Failure to provide hot water at the 3-comparment sink by tomorrow may result in enforcement action.*** Discussed warewashing procedures.

3 reported violations
  • K21: Hot and cold water availableCritical

    Measured hot/warm water at 3-compartment sink, front handsink, and restroom handsink to be 65F. A technician came to reset/fix the water heater, but hot water still only measured 96F at the end of the inspection. [CA] Provide hot water (120F) at the 3-compartment sink, and warm water (100F) at the handsinks. ***FACILITY IS PROHIBITED FROM USING BEVERAGE/COFFEE/CAPPUCCINO DISPENSERS UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED AND ALL WARES HAVE BEEN WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED.*** Operator posted "DO NOT USE" signs over beverage/coffee machines.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical

    No sanitizer was available upon request; operator stated the 3-compartment sink is used just for mop water. [CA] After use, wares (coffee/beverage dispensers) must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in 200ppm quaternary ammonia or 100ppm chlorine. [SA] Operator went to a store and purchased bleach. ***When the hot water is restored, wash, rinse, then sanitize equipment.***

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Observed the front handsink's paper towel dispenser was empty. Observed the paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser at the 3-compartment sink were empty. [CA] Keep handwashing stations stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. [SA] Soap and paper towels were placed at both sinks.

Pass Sep 9, 2024
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Routine Inspection for Montague Valero OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: MONTAGUE VALERO NEW OWNER: MIRZAPUR FUEL INC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP77. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $446.00 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:10/01/24 - 9/30/25 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 9/9/24

3 reported violations
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical

    Sanitizer was not available upon request. [CA] Keep sanitizer available at all times to wash/rinse/sanitize the hot water and coffee dispensers. [COS] PIC purchased sanitizer for the facility.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Measured hot water at 3-compartment sink to be 117F. [CA] Provide hot water (120F) at the 3-compartment sink.

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

    Observed the center compartment of the 3-compartment sink was draining slowly [CA] Repair sink so that water drains readily.

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