Routine Inspection
May 20, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
All hand wash sinks at the bar lack a permanent soap dispenser. A squeeze bottle of liquid soap is available at each. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.
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.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. There is a hole in the wall near the grease trap. 2. There are holes in the wall exposing plumbing under the dump sink near the middle of the bar area. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair. Seal the holes.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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Permits available
Inspector’s notes
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $1,383.75. 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 within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
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.
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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
There is grease accumulation on the ceiling tiles of the kitchen area above the unvented turbofan oven. [CA] Ensure to provide approved exhaust hood ventilation and maintain affected areas clean.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The dump sink at the middle of the bar has the faucet missing, the waste pipe and water lines disconnected, and a waste pipe leading into a plastic 5 gallon bucket. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Second Repeat Violation: Facility failed to submit an exhaust hood exemption form. Observed several pieces of cooking equipment in kitchen without a hood exhaust or exemption from this department: - 2x induction burner - turbo chef [CA] Submit to plan check for approval of unvented equipment and ensure to submit for a mechanical hood exemption. [SA] Items were impounded. See impound report.
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, May 20, 2026 · Original Source