VENTURE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (KITCHEN AREA)

16845 HICKS RD, LOS GATOS, CA, 95032 +14089974625
Pass
100
Latest score
80%
Pass rate
5
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Mar 13, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION155 days ago

This was corrected and signed on 4/3/ 26. Inspection completed 3/12/26 with no violations observed. The inspection report given on 3/12/26 was incorrectly written under the Venture Christian Church Coffee Shop. New copy left with Teresa today 4/3/26 for the school food service area.

Inspection Timeline

Mar 13, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 100/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
100
Oct 23, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Sep 30, 2025
FailedScore: 92/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
92
Mar 7, 2025
PassedScore: 98/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
98
Oct 11, 2024
PassedScore: 92/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
92

Violations Analysis

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

Complete inspection history

5 inspections
PassLatest Mar 13, 2026
100/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

This was corrected and signed on 4/3/ 26. Inspection completed 3/12/26 with no violations observed. The inspection report given on 3/12/26 was incorrectly written under the Venture Christian Church Coffee Shop. New copy left with Teresa today 4/3/26 for the school food service area.

No reported violations
Pass Oct 23, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

The water has reached 120 degrees F at the dish sink and 100 degrees F at the hand sink. Hands can now be washed properly and the facility may reopen. The facility is permitted as food service. The church school now has their own separate permit. The church kitchen permit will no longer be a school permit. The permit will need to be changed to FP10 and the annual permit fee is $1107.00.

No reported violations
Fail Sep 30, 2025
92/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

1 reported violation
  • K21: Hot and cold water availableCritical

    There is not any hot water in the kitchen. According to the employee they are waiting on a part to come in for the hot water heater. [CA] The kitchen is not to be used for any food prep. According to the employee the kitchen is only used to store employee lunches. Call for a reinspection once the hot water is restored. The hand sink must reach 100 degrees F and the dish sink 120 degrees F.

Pass Mar 7, 2025
98/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

The school uses a separate building for food service. This facility is not used for student food services. This kitchen is used by the church for weddings that are being catered and church events when needed.

1 reported violation
  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    The dish machine is not being kept up. The manager stated that it is available to use by employees if needed so it must be kept up properly. [CA] Refill the soap and rinse liquids and be sure the rinse water reaches 180 degrees on the gauge as it states on the machine for proper sanitization.

Pass Oct 11, 2024
92/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

The church does have a full kitchen that stores items for the school also. There is a section labeled for kids class and school on and in the refrigerator.

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

    The ice machine inside panel has accumulated mildew-like spots. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine while also protecting the ice from contamination.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    No food safety certificate available. [CA] At least one employee must have a food safety certificate.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    The sink that has the soap and paper towels is a white basin janitors sink. [CA] There must be a hand sink in the kitchen. There is a sign on the janitors sink that says it is for janitors use only. Install a hand sink in the kitchen. Each sink is to be used for its designated purpose.

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