Routine Inspection
Aug 17, 2026
3 recorded violations
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Package of raw ground beef thawing within the middle compartment of the warewashing sink. [CA] Defrosting food shall be accomplished within the designated food preparation sink. 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.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw hamburger stored above RTE cooked pasta and veggies within the walk in fridge. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Measured cooked pasta at 68 F in covered deep pans within the walk in refrigerator. [CA] Properly store cooling foods in such a way to allow proper air flow. [COS] Pasta placed within shallow uncovered pans to allow for rapid cooling.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source