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APPLEBEE'S

51 CURTNER AV, SAN JOSE, CA, 95125 +14082957150
Pass
92
Latest score
75%
Pass rate
4
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Jul 8, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION38 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Jul 8, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 92/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
92
Jan 14, 2026
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jan 13, 2026
FailedScore: 86/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
86
Jan 20, 2025
PassedScore: 90/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
90

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
10
Non-Critical
11
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections

Complete inspection history

4 inspections
PassLatest Jul 8, 2026
92/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Chlorine sanitizer measured 0ppm at bar warewash machine. Not actively in use. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] Operator replaced empty sanitizer bottle, warewash machine was primed, and chlorine remeasured at 50ppm.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    In the prep cooler - top insert, cooked rice measured 45F. Container was overfilled. Per operator, cooked rice was stored in the prep cooler less than two hours prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held cold at 41°F or below. Ensure stainless steel inserts are not filled above the maximum fill line. [SA] Food employee removed top portion of rice from container.

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

    1) Ceiling leak observed near warewash machine. 2) Faucet leak observed at 2 comp prep sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. Note: Plumber arrived on site during inspection.

Pass Jan 14, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow-up inspection to the routine inspection conducted on 1/13/26. Facility was closed due to evidence of an active rodent infestation. Observations: -No evidence of a vermin infestation observed in the facility. -Door sweep has been installed at take out entrance door. -Hanging thermometers have been provided for refrigeration units. -Leaks have been repaired. -Food debris on kitchen, bar, and dining room floors- booths has been removed. Note: Checklist for reopening/pest control reports were submitted via email on 1/14/26. No activity reported. Facility is now OPEN.

No reported violations
Fail Jan 13, 2026
86/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Conducted in conjunction with complaint investigation: CO0158714 Facility is now CLOSED due to evidence of an active vermin infestation. Please contact district specialist at(669)946-4685 for reopening. *** The posted placard is property of Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered, relocated, tampered, or copied. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action per County Ordinance Code section B11-55. *** A Facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee and fee(s) for re-inspections(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

4 reported violations
  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Heavy accumulation of food debris observed on kitchen floors, behind cooking equipment and refrigerators. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize areas to prevent buildup.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Dead mouse under booth table in dining area. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. Yes 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani Sircar. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Hoang Nguyen, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [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. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

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

    1) Leak observed below ice bin in bar area. 2) Ceiling leak observed in service area near soda machine. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Multiple refrigeration units are lacking thermometers. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.

Pass Jan 20, 2025
90/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Bottles/mixers stored in ice used for customer beverages. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Marinara sauce and cheese sauce held at preparation table measured >41F,<135F,<2hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

  • K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

    Employee observed touching face and proceeded to put on gloves. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.

  • K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

    Urinal in mens restroom is in disrepair. [CA] Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

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