Routine Inspection
Dec 5, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed cups being used as scoops and stored inside the bulk food bins. [CA] The scoops must have a handle and stored with the handle not touching the food inside. [COS] The cups were removed and scoops with ta handle replaced them.
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.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Observed spray bottles with cleaning chemicals in them unlabeled. [CA] Label each one with the contents. [COS] The bottles were labeled.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Dishes were being washed and not sanitized. [CA] They must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. The machine was giving 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. the dish washing sink quat sanitizer was also empty. Use the test strips to monitor the quat at 200ppm and the chlorine at 100ppm. [COS] The dishes were rewashed in the 3 comp sink with 100ppm chlorine sanitizer set up.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Employees preparing food have expied food handler cards. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed used wiping towels kept on the table tops. [CA] The wiping towels must be kept in sanitizer between each use. [COS] The wiping cloths were put into sanitizer.
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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Observed the bulk food bins to not be labeled. [CA] Label each with the contents. [COS] The bins were labeled.
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, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source