Routine Inspection
Jan 26, 2026
9 recorded violations
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
Observed buckets of cooked poultry carcases and opened garbage cans with food maintained outside in the parking lot behind the facility. [CA] Refuse containers shall be covered at all times when not in use.
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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Food and equipment temporarily stored in the hallway of the mall. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
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Heavy accumulation of grease and food debris observed on floor and walls around the cook line. Accumulation of debris and grime observed below the ware wash sink and around the undercounter dish machine. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
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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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Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Two large pots of soup cooling by the rear door of the facility stacked on top of each other. Soup had not reach cooling temperature yet and measured above 135F. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids. Properly store cooling foods in such a way to allow proper air flow.
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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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The only hand wash station is obstructed with a merchandiser refrigerator in front and a serving tray placed on top of the wash basin. At the time of inspection, facility was still operating while conducting deep cleaning. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Obstruction was removed.
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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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Permits available
Inspector’s notes
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ 1,975.00. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit. ** Invoice provided to owner.
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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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Five-year Food Safety Certified (FSC) manager certificate expired in August of 2025. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
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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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Food preparation sink is completely obstructed and covered. [CA] The food prep sink shall be accessible and/or unobstructed at all times. Cardboard used to line floors, shelving, and below cutting boards. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. Observed the right side door of the food preparation refrigerator detached from the hinge. [CA] Repair door in an approved manner. Equipment shall be in food repair.
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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 contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine sanitizer at the undercounter dish machine measured at 25 PPM. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM or per manufacturer specifications. [SA] Temporarily utilize two-compartment sink to conduct manual ware washing and sanitization.
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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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 26, 2026 · Original Source