LIFEWORKS AT PALANTIR PALO ALTO

542 HIGH ST, PALO ALTO, CA, 94301 +19144033084
Pass
86
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
3
Critical violations

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PASSED
Apr 14, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION123 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Apr 14, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 86/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
86
Dec 3, 2024
PassedScore: 88/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
88
Oct 2, 2024
PassedScore: 84/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
84

Violations Analysis

3
Critical Violations
3 in last 3 inspections
9
Non-Critical
12
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Apr 14, 2026
86/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K31: Consumer self service does prevent contamination

    Apples displayed for customer self service without protection from contamination. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means. A sign that states "wash before consuming" can be used as an alternative to the above requirements.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Facility lacks testing equipment to measured the final sanitizing rinse of the high temperature warewashing machine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    All PHF's at the salad bar refrigerator measured at 47 F to 57 F and the sandwich station refrigerator measured at 50 F to 59 F. Some items were re-used from the day prior (labeled 4/13). [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] All PHF's re-used from the day prior were voluntarily condemned and discarded. PHF's delivered day of were placed on time as a public health control and discarded following the lunch service at 1:30pm. Submit time as a public health control procedures to inspector for review and approval.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Single use food containers stored on the floor of the upstairs dry storage room. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

Pass Dec 3, 2024
88/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Lifeworks at Palantir Palo Alto NEW OWNER: Aramark Services Inc. The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP10. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,107.00 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: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025 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 12/03/2024 *Permit condition: Facility lacks a food preparation sink. All produce shall be pre-cut and pre-washed. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

3 reported violations
  • K31: Consumer self service does prevent contamination

    Observed toppings for soups displayed for customer self service without overhead protection. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Observed a container of bulk rice stored on the floor of the dry storage area. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Phf's held at the salad bar line and sandwich station were measured at above 50 F. PIC stated that the items are received from an outside catering vendor 1 - 2 hours prior and all items are discarded following the lunch service. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Time log generated for all PHF's served at the salad bar and sandwich station. Submit TPHC procedures to inspector for review and approval.

Pass Oct 2, 2024
84/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

5 reported violations
  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Observed a build-up of a mold like material on the wall behind the 3 compartment sink. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

    The warewashing machine drain pipe extends into the floor sink. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Facility lacks a measuring device for testing the final hot water sanitizing rinse of the warewashing machine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Measured curry at 55 F, chicken salad at 60 F, diced chicken at 53 F, sliced tofu at 55F and garbanzo beans at 57 F within the 2 door upright refrigerator. PIC stated that items were prepared within the off-site production kitchen and delivered 30 minutes prior. Logs showed temperatures of less than 41 F when leaving the production kitchen at 9:30am. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. PHF shipped from supplier may be received at =45°F if cooled to =41°F within 4 hours. Hold cold PHF's under 45 F during transportation or start TPHC when items leave temperature control at the production kitchen. [SA] PHF's placed on TPHC with a start time of 9:30am. Any left overs shall be discarded at the end of the lunch service at 1:30pm.

  • K31: Consumer self service does prevent contamination

    Observed open cake, bread and condiments uncovered at the self service stations. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means.

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