Routine Inspection
Jan 5, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Inside the walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers - observed raw meats and raw seafood are stored above ready-to-eat foods (sauces, vegetables, tofu, dumplings). [CA] Store raw meats, separate or below ready-to-eat food to prevent cross contamination. Raw food items shall
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Written procedures are not available for potentially hazardous foods that are subject to time rather than temperature. [CA] Written procedures shall be available when using time as a public health control. Handout provided to operator.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Employees observed washing their hands without the use of soap. [CA] Handwashing shall be accomplish with the use of warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels.
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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
1) Gap greater than 1/4" located under the back door of the facility. [CA] Eliminate gaps greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance of vermin. 2) Gaps and openings observed in the wall at various locations in the facility. [CA] Seal and eliminate gaps/openings to prevent harborage of vermin. 3) Clutter of unused equipment stored in the back storage room. [CA] Remove unused equipment that are not necessary to the day-to-day operation of the facility to prevent clutter and allow ease of frequent cleaning.
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.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Old rodent droppings observed inside dry storage room under shelf of unused equipment. [CA] Facility shall be kept free of rodents and rodent debris. Clean and sanitize affected area. Pest control service report was not available for review. Did not observed evidence of an active infestation elsewhere in the facility.
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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.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Container of liquid egg by the cook line is measured at 65F. Per employee, the liquid egg was in use within the last hour when lunch began. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall either be cold holding at or below 41F; or hot holding at or above 135F. [COS] Employee relocated the liquid egg into the reach-in cooler.
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.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Floor by the beverage prep station is in disrepair with missing tiles. [CA] Replace missing tiles and maintain floors in good repair.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food handler cards for employees are expired or not available. [CA] All employees that handles, prepares, or serves food or food contact equipment shall have a valid food handler card available for review.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 5, 2026 · Original Source