82
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100%
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3
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1
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PASSED
Apr 16, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION121 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: LOCAL KITCHENS NEW OWNER: DONNER PARTY LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP11. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $ 2,281.00 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: 05/01/2026 - 04/30/2027 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 04/16/2026 *Permit condition: 1. Turbochef I3 and I5 ovens installed in the facility are approved for use without use of ventilation hood pending approval from City of Cupertino. Provide a copy to Department of Environmental Health (DEH) of written approval from City of Cupertino prior to use. 2. Two Avtec branded hoods installed without final approval from DEH plan check. If facility desires to use the two Avtec branded hoods, submit plans to DEH plan check for review and final approval prior to use in operation. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

Inspection Timeline

Apr 16, 2026Latest
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Dec 22, 2025
PassedScore: 82/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
82
Nov 26, 2024
PassedScore: 93/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
93

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
11
Non-Critical
12
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Apr 16, 2026
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: LOCAL KITCHENS NEW OWNER: DONNER PARTY LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP11. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $ 2,281.00 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: 05/01/2026 - 04/30/2027 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 04/16/2026 *Permit condition: 1. Turbochef I3 and I5 ovens installed in the facility are approved for use without use of ventilation hood pending approval from City of Cupertino. Provide a copy to Department of Environmental Health (DEH) of written approval from City of Cupertino prior to use. 2. Two Avtec branded hoods installed without final approval from DEH plan check. If facility desires to use the two Avtec branded hoods, submit plans to DEH plan check for review and final approval prior to use in operation. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

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

    Observed cracks and crevices around shelving brackets and around installed equipment. [CA] Ensure all cracks and crevices are sealed to prevent harborage of vermin.

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

    Observed multiple fruit flies within the facility. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of fruit flies to prevent possible contamination of food.

  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    Observed missing hood filter for the type 1 hood, and inadequate hood ventilation from the two unapproved Avetec hoods. [CA] Ensure hood filters are properly installed and hoods are properly functioning to allow for ventilation of gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Observed accumulation of debris on floors throughout the facility. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned to prevent harborage of vermin.

Pass Dec 22, 2025
82/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Facility cooling multiple food items in the walk-in refrigerator. Facility permit to be upgraded to a RC3 FP11 permit.

5 reported violations
  • K09: Proper cooling methods

    On a cooling rack next to the deep fryer, measured fried chicken breast and chicken tenders at 85F. Per operator, fried chicken breast and chicken tenders are stored for use for up to 2 hours and/or cooled in the the walk-in refrigerator. Per operator, fried chicken stored for 30 minutes. [CA] After heating or hot holding, potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [SA] Operator placed a time label on the fried chicken breast and chicken tenders to be served within 2 hours or discard.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    In the 2 door prep unit for drink preparation, measured milk and almond milk stored at 48F. In the 2 door prep unit for pizza prep, measured shredded cheese and pepperoni at 49F. In the drawer prep unit, measured cooked falafel at 58F. Per operator, falafel stored from the morning, over 4 hours prior. In the 2 hot holding unit for cooked rice, measured two containers of cooked rice at 125F and 130F respectively. Per operator, cooked rice stored from the morning, over 4 hours prior. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F and below to prevent bacterial growth. [SA] Operator placed milk, almond milk, shredded cheese, and pepperoni into undercounter refrigeration to facilitate proper holding temperatures. Operator discarded containers of cooked rice and falafel.

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

    In the kitchen area, observed several fruit flies. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of fruit flies to prevent possible contamination of food.

  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    In the 2 drawer prep unit, in a container of french fries. observed scoop stored with the handle in contact with fries. In the ice chest, observed scoop stored with the handle in contact with ice. [CA] Ensure scoops are stored outside of the container and stored in a manner that does not cause contamination to food.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    In the 2 drawer prep unit, observed raw chicken and dredge for raw chicken stored in the upper drawer over cooked chicken wings and french fries in the lower drawer. [CA] Ensure raw meats are stored below cooked and ready to eat food to prevent possible cross contamination. [COS] Operator moved raw chicken and dredge to the lower drawer to prevent possible cross contamination.

Pass Nov 26, 2024
93/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    In the back prep/warewash area, observed accumulation of food debris on the floor and around the ice machine. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent harborage of vermin.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    In the kitchen area, in the 2 door prep unit, observed a knife stored between insert containers. In the 4 drawer undercounter refrigerator, observed the handles of scooping spoons stored in direct contact with food. [CA] Ensure equipment and utensils are properly stored to prevent contamination. Handles for scoops shall be stored facing away from food.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    In the 4 drawer undercounter unit, measured shredded cheese, and sliced cheese at 45F. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F or below to prevent bacterial growth.

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