Routine Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
There is deteriorated tape inside the ice machine on the side wall. [CA] Remove the tape. Protect food from possible contamination. [COS] The owner removed the tape from inside the machine.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed a lizard on the floor in front of the hallway storage shelves. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate lizards, rodents, insects, birds or animals from inside the facility. [COS] The owner picked it up and took it outside.
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.
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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Observed refrigerators without thermometers. [CA] Provide a visible thermometer in each unit.
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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
There were not any quat test strips. [CA] Provide and use them to monitor concentration of sanitizer at the dish sink dispenser.
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 separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw beef and chicken stored above vegetables. [CA] They must be stored below all other food. [COS] The items were placed below all other food.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The drain pipe is in the floor sink. [CA] Provide an air gap for the drain pipe above the floor sink.
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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
The food prep sink is being used as a dish sink. [CA] Each sink must be used for its designated purpose. Use the dish sink for dishes and the food prep sink for food only.
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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
The food storage container with rice was not labeled. [CA] The container was labeled. [COS] Labeled the bin.
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, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source