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MENDOCINO FARMS SANDWICH MARKET

167 HAMILTON AV STE 100, PALO ALTO, CA, 94301 +16505428135
Pass
86
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Aug 12, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION3 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Aug 12, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 86/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
86
Jul 21, 2025
PassedScore: 93/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
93
Oct 29, 2024
PassedScore: 95/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
95

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
7
Non-Critical
8
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Aug 12, 2026
86/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

3 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Measured fresh mozzarella at 51 F within over filled containers at the sandwich prep fridge. Observed all items within the upper portion of the unit to be inserted into ice baths. PIC stated that the upper portion of the unit is non-functional. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Top portion of the fresh mozzarella cheese relocated to be cooled to and held at 41 F or below. Rearrange all PHF's within the top of the unit so that they are fully inserted into the ice baths.

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

    Observed drain fly activity within the rear portion of the kitchen. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    The mens restroom hand wash sink lacked a supply of paper towels. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Paper towels provided.

Pass Jul 21, 2025
93/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Joint inspection and report written by Hayley Mentz

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

    Cold insert of non-functional prep fridge at prep-line still in use with ice baths. [CA] Repair unit to maintain PHFs at 41F and below.

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

    Hot water handle on mop sink missing. [CA] Replace missing handle on mop sink.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Several items placed in ice baths measured above 44F for less than 2 hours. Cut cherry tomatoes and sprouts in ice bath in broken unit. Sour cream in ice bath on counter near Doordash computer. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F. [COS] Operator added more ice and water to go further up the sides of containers.

Pass Oct 29, 2024
95/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Observed fly activity within the kitchen. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

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

    Observed the side door leading to the patio to be left open. [CA] Keep door into the facility closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Air curtains shall be in operation over all open exterior doors to prevent flying pests. Observed the use of a fly strip above the janitorial sink. [CA] Insect control devices that are used to catch flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device and be installed away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens.

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