Routine Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
No FSC or food handler card available. [CA] At least one employee must have a FSC and others that prepare food items must have a food handler card.
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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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
The water at the dish sink reached 104 degrees F. [CA] The water must reach 120 degrees F at the dish sink. [COS] rechecked 1-14-26 per owners request before he signed and it reached 120 degrees F. (unable to obtain signature during yesterdays inspection due to owner having to leave for an emergency appointment.)
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed a package of raw meat stored above cream. [CA] Always store all raw meat, seafood, and poultry below all other foods. Store the personal items such as the chicken separate and below from food facility ingredients.
In plain English
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
The bare wood shelves are becoming soiled. [CA] The bare wood shelves are not approved type shelving and must be replaced with approved shelves.
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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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed light bulbs out causing dim lighting in the facility. [CA] Replace the light bulbs that are out.
In plain English
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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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Observed no thermometer in the upright refrigerators. [CA] Provide thermometers in each unit to monitor proper temperature.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed floor to have thick accumulation of some food spills under the back shelf against the right side wall and in front of the mixing equipment. [CA] Clean the floor thoroughly.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source