Routine Inspection
Oct 10, 2025
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MILK AND TEA STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINERS FOR THE TEA AND MILK.
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
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS WITHIN 2 WEEKS.
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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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE OWNER WASHING HIS HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] USE THE HAND WASH SINK TO WASH THE HANDS.
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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE RESTROOM. [CA] REMOVE THE CLUTTER. FOUND THE MOP 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
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREPARATION AREA WITH A TRASH BAG AND TRASH CAN BLOCKING ITS ACCESS. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS
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.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE OWNER EATING IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA. [CA] ENSURE THAT THE EMPLOYEES EAT OUTSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HANDLE OF THE ICE SCOOP TOUCHING THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] ENSURE TO KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE ICE.
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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A FEW WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS IN THE BACK FOOD PREP AREA. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
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, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source