Routine Inspection
Jan 20, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
[REPEAT VIOLATION] Food safety manager's certificate expired as of 2024. [CA] Ensure at least one valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained. All other employees that handle food shall obtain food handler cards.
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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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
[REPEAT VIOLATION] Observed multiple potentially hazardous food items stored on counter-tops in the back storage room without any time labeling or time log. Per operator, potentially hazardous foods stored from 2:00pm. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous foods shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [SA] Operator to serve all potentially hazardous foods stored out of temperature control by 6:00pm, for a total of 4 hours from when removed from temperature control or discard.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
In the back storage room, observed three freezer chests installed with frozen food products, a residential type upright refrigerator/freezer, and two undercounter refrigerators installed. [CA] Ensure only approved equipment is installed and used within the facility. Continued use of unapproved equipment may result in further enforcement including impound of unapproved equipment and additional inspection fees.
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 properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
Observed several prepackaged shelf-stable snacks and sauces stored in the facility without proper labeling. Observed labeling on products are from Taiwan. Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. Imported prepackaged food products shall bear all labeling requirements as required by the FDA.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source