Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
Pass
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Aug 17, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
marinated chicken, boiled eggs in walk in cooler at 45F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products) rice puddings and salad boxes on upper shelf of front counter open cooler at 49F with ambient temp of 60. the items moved to lower shelf of the unit with ambient temperature of 38F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products) salmon in grill cooler in ice bath at 44F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)
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 temperatureminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
missing separator door in walk in cooler/freezer [CA]maintain equipments in good repair salmon in grill cooler being chilled with ice bath [CA]discontinue using ice bath in refrigerated unit
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 14, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
marinated chicken, boiled eggs in walk in cooler at 47F [CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)
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 temperatureminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
3 compartment sink faucets leaking [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
flying insects in dining area and front door open [CA]maintain doors closed to prevent pest entry
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 insectsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
missing separator door in walk in cooler/freezer [CA]maintain equipments in good repair shrimp in grill cooler being chilled with ice bath [CA]maintain equipments in good repair ice box lid unhinged [CA]maintain equipments in good repair
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 issuesminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
several wiping clothes on work tables and cutting boards [CA]maintain wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when 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 1, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 2, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed dead cockroaches around the ice machine on the floor, walls and in monitoring station. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. Pest control report reviewed.
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 insectsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine test strips were not available at time of inspection for warewash machine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Three door reach in fridge does not work in back part of facility. It is being used for storage. [CA] Repair/replace reach in fridge or remove from facility to prevent the harborage of vermin.
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 issuesminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Observed open bulk rice and powder in containers in unapproved storage area. [CA] Ensure that open bulk products are stored inside approved areas. Storage outside the kitchen is approved for prepackaged non potentially hazardous foods.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Paper towels are not provided in dispenser in restroom, they are in a bowl. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers.
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, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source