ALPHA: BLANCA ALVARADO MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ALPHA JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ MIDDLE

1601 CUNNINGHAM AV, SAN JOSE, CA, 95122 +14087800831
Pass
97
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
5
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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PASSED
Mar 23, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION145 days ago

- Site has two school operations with separate lunch leads and operations managers. 1) Alpha Blanca Alvarado - operating inside the kitchen. - Lunch is served 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. 2) Alpha Jose Hernandez - operating outside of the kitchen in the cafeteria area. - Lunch is served 10:00 AM to 12:50 PM. *** Alpha Jose Hernandez side of the operations do not have a dedicated hand wash sink. Employee stated that hands are washed at the restrooms outside of the cafeteria. - Utilize hand wash sink inside the kitchen. *** Site is permitted as School Food Service Risk Category 1 - FP21; no food preparation nor open foods permitted at facility. All food provided shall be prewashed, pre-cut, and prepackaged. - At time of inspection, observed cut oranges at the Alpha Blanca Alvarado side. Employees stated that oranges are washed and cut in the kitchen for the students. - Facility shall operate within means of permit. Immediate cease and desist any open food preparation. - Facility's operating permit may be upgraded. - Per Alpha Jose Hernandez operations manager: - Current school year, lunch operations is split between two schools with separate leads. - Next school year, there will be only one lead for both schools.

Inspection Timeline

Mar 23, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 97/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
97
Oct 9, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 2, 2025
PassedScore: 87/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
87
Mar 17, 2025
PassedScore: 100/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
100
Sep 9, 2024
PassedScore: 98/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
98

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 23, 2026
97/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

- Site has two school operations with separate lunch leads and operations managers. 1) Alpha Blanca Alvarado - operating inside the kitchen. - Lunch is served 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. 2) Alpha Jose Hernandez - operating outside of the kitchen in the cafeteria area. - Lunch is served 10:00 AM to 12:50 PM. *** Alpha Jose Hernandez side of the operations do not have a dedicated hand wash sink. Employee stated that hands are washed at the restrooms outside of the cafeteria. - Utilize hand wash sink inside the kitchen. *** Site is permitted as School Food Service Risk Category 1 - FP21; no food preparation nor open foods permitted at facility. All food provided shall be prewashed, pre-cut, and prepackaged. - At time of inspection, observed cut oranges at the Alpha Blanca Alvarado side. Employees stated that oranges are washed and cut in the kitchen for the students. - Facility shall operate within means of permit. Immediate cease and desist any open food preparation. - Facility's operating permit may be upgraded. - Per Alpha Jose Hernandez operations manager: - Current school year, lunch operations is split between two schools with separate leads. - Next school year, there will be only one lead for both schools.

1 reported violation
  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Food Safety Certified manager certificate unavailable for review. * Site has two separate school operations with separate leads and operating location. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

Pass Oct 9, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

- On-site for follow-up inspection after vermin was observed during a routine inspection on 10/02/2025. - Facility has corrected the following: - K23M - Observed rodents, insects, birds, or animals: - At time of follow-up, no signs of vermin activity was observed. - Per operations manager, facility should have been treated between today and the last inspection. - Pest control reports were unavailable for review. - Continue to maintain facility free of vermin. Note: - Jose Hernandez service area - line outside of kitchen in the cafeteria as well labeled cabinets and refrigeration units inside kitchen. - Blanca Alvarado service area - inside kitchen itself.

No reported violations
Pass Oct 2, 2025
87/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado and Alpha: Jose Hernandez share the same kitchen. - Alpha: Blanca Alvarado's service is from the kitchen, while Alpha: Jose Hernandez's service is in the cafeteria itself. - All food items are prepackaged. - Facility does not conduct any type of food preparation nor have any opened foods. - Temperature receiving logs are maintained at time of service and was reviewed. - Alpha: Blanca Alvarado: - Lunch is served 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. - Alpha: Jose Hernandez: - Lunch is served 10:00 AM to 12:50 PM. - Wednesdays are minimum scheduled days. - Rainy day schedule - same time, however, meals are transported to classrooms for students. ___________ * Notes regarding pest eradication: - Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated. - Eradicate all live and dead rodents and insects from the facility. - Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment. - Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated. - Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows. - Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc.) - Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility. - Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas). - Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal). - Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective. Consult with pest control company for guidelines on eliminating harborage, entryways, and food/water sources.

3 reported violations
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical

    1. Observed Vermin: - Live and dead cockroaches observed on sticky monitoring traps. One on floor behind the milk refrigerator inside the kitchen. The second one located on floor behind the chest freezer at the roll-up door at the service line in the kitchen. - Staff stated that facility is serviced every two weeks. Pest control reports were unavailable for review. - No contamination of food or food contact services observed. No other activity was observed. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor S. Lew was notified. [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. [COS] Traps with cockroach activity was discarded. ** A follow-up inspection will be conducted.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Paper towel roll maintained outside of the dispenser inside the employee restroom. [CA] Paper towels shall be stored inside the dispenser to prevent potential contamination.

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

    Observed minor gap below the screen door at the rear door of the kitchen. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Pass Mar 17, 2025
100/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado and Alpha: Jose Hernandez share the same kitchen. - All food is prepackaged. - Facility does not conduct any type of food preparation nor have any opened foods. - Temperature receiving logs are maintained at time of service. - Alpha Blanca Alvarado: - Lunch is served 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. - Alpha Jose Hernandez: - Lunch is served 10:00 AM to 12:50 PM. - Wednesdays are minimum scheduled days. - Rainy day schedule - meals are transported to classrooms for students.

No reported violations
Pass Sep 9, 2024
98/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado and Alpha: Jose Hernandez share the same kitchen. - All foods (including fruits) are prepackaged and provided by Lunch Masters. - Facility does not conduct any type of food preparation nor have any open food. - Temperature logs maintained at time of service. - Left over PHF items are discarded at the end of service. _________ - Alpha: Blanca Alvarado: - Breakfast is served 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM. - Lunch is served 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. - Alpha: Jose Hernandez: - Breakfast is served 7:40 AM to 8:00 AM. - Lunch is served 10:00 AM to 12:50 PM. _________ - Wednesdays are minimum days.

1 reported violation
  • K49: Permits available

    Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department.

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