Routine Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety certificate not available for review. [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.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Dead cockroaches within a unused plastic container at the basement area. No additional activity observed during the inspection. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured cut cheese at 47 F within a double stack container at the top portion of the food preparation fridge. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Discontinue the practice of double stacking containers within the top portion of the preparation fridge. [COS] Cheese relocated to the rear in portion of the prep fridge to be cooled to and held at 41 F or below.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The bar hand wash sink lacks a supply of soap. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Soap provided.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Clutter and unused equipment within the basement storage area. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Cans and wine bottles stored directly under waste water pipes within the basement storage area. [CA] Food and food contact items shall not be stored directly under waste water piping, rearrange basement storage area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source