Routine Inspection
Jan 20, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE RICE, BEANS AND POTATOES. [CA] USE ONLY FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BACKPACK AND A CAP STORED NEXT TO AN ONION SAC ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER IN THE BACK. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF BROKEN TILES ON THE FLOOR BY THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. [CA] REPAIR THE FLOOR.
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 wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A GROCERY PLASTIC BAG BEING USED TO STORE THE MASA. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINERS TO STORE MASA.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BLENDER AND A BOTTLE WITH LEMON JUICE STORED NEXT TO THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. [CA] ENSURE THAT NO FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS ARE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HAND WASH SINK.
In plain English
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source