Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
criticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Hand wash sink was obstructed with big pots on floor and utensils in the sink.
[CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
[COS] Employee cleared the utensils to make hand wash sink available.
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.
Observed dry rodent droppings in the following areas:
- in water heater closet
- in front corner of the facility next to refrigerators behind the front desk
- above refrigerator next to water heater closet.
[CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings.
Provide photos of the cleaned affected areas to district specialist no later than 8/28/25.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
May 28, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 28, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 27, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
7 recorded violations
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink is leaking water, observed dripping at the bottom of the sink in to a container.
[CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and 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.
Accumulation of food debris and excessive grease on and around of cooking equipment, equipment door handles, warewash sink, prep sink and hand wash sink.
[CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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.
*Repeat violation
Accumulation of black residue on floors throughout the facility, grease and other food debris on wall throughout the facility. Accumulation of black grime on wall behind warewash sink.
[CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
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.
*Repeat violation
Lack of paper towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen and restroom.
[CA] Provide single use paper towels at all times in the 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.
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas:
- Behind chest freezer in prep room
- Under hand wash sink
- On cardboard boxes stored on rack near single door refrigerator
- On floor around dough mixer
- On top all the refrigerators and freezers
- In small storage room
- On shelves at front of the store (seen through glass window)
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Chet Raut has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
Observed numerous fruit flies near warewash sink, hand wash sink and inside small storage room.
[CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed mop sitting in used mop water bucket.
[CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
Observed unused equipment stored in multiple areas of the facility.
[CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 27, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 23, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 18, 2024
Pass
9 recorded violations
minorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Observed food containers stored on floor throughout the facility.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Observed soiled wiping clothes stored on prep tables.
[CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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.
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Mechanical exhaust ventilation is turned off while cooking is taking place.
[CA] Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be on while cooking is taking place.
Accumulation of excess grease on hood with grease dripping off from sides.
[CA] All hood ventilation filters shall be in place and in good repair.
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.
Accumulation of black mold like substance on wall behind three compartment sink.
Accumulation of excessive grease accumulation on floors throughout the facility.
Observed food debris and splashes on walls and floors throughout the facility.
[CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
Observed open hole in water heater closet, on ceiling storage room and open vent in the ceiling.
[CA] Seal and open holes in the facility to prevent vermin entry.
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.
Accumulation of black substance on cutting boards in the facility, that are not in use currently.
[CA] Cutting boards shall be kept washed, rinsed and sanitized as needed. Or replace the cutting boards if they are not cleanable.
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.
Lack of paper towels at hand wash sink in the restroom. Lack of hand soap at kitchen hand wash sink.
[CA] Provide single use paper towels and hand soap in dispensers at all times.
[SA] PIC provided napkins above paper towel dispenser. Hand soap refilled.
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.
Observed multiple rodent droppings in closet with water heater, observed an opening on right side of the water heater. Observed some droppings in the front of the facility near display windows. Observed a hole in dry storage room and open vent in ceiling in lobby area.
[CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings. Seal any open holes to prevent vermin 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.
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lack of chlorine test strips.
[CA] Provide chlorine test strips.
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.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Grease trap is leaking grease.
[CA] Repair the grease trap.
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.