Routine Inspection
Aug 24, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Not all food handlers were able to provide current food handler cards. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed one dead adult german cockroach on the floor below the three compartment sink. No other evidence of vermin was observed at this time. It was discussed the most recent pest control service was conducted approximately 10 days ago with ongoing treatment on a monthly basis, with fogging as needed. [CA] The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin.
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
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed cooked tomato sauce on top of and not submerged in a shallow ice bath measured at 63F. The PIC stated the sauce was placed out approximately 2.5 hours prior. 2. Observed one container of cream on top of the prep line without temperature control measured at 61F. The PIC stated the cream was removed from the cooler below approximately 1 hour prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below while cold holding. [SA] 1. It was discussed with the cook that the sauces are held out for lunch service on top of an ice bath for 4 hours and then discarded between the lunch and dinner service. No approved time control plan was located on file and a template was provided at time of inspection. Ensure the sauce is discarded no more than 4 hours after removal from temperature control. [COS] 2. The cream was relocated to the reach in cooler below.
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 temperatureOfficial wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Test strips were unavailable to test chlorine sanitizer. [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.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Observed the handwashing sink closest to the warewashing area to be partially blocked by a rolling cart. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] The cart was relocated at this time.
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 wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed box of raw chicken stored directly on the floor below the preparation sink. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. [COS] Box of chicken relocated to drain board of preparation sink.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source