Routine Inspection
May 20, 2026
3 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Ice scoop handle touching ice. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Frozen shrimp sitting in container on drain board. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw fries being soaked under handwash sink near cookline. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination, keep away from sinks.
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