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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 30, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Dead cockroaches observed in the following areas:
- On floor between the wall and preparation refrigerator at the front service area.
- On floor underneath the three-compartment sink.
No live activity was observed at time of follow-up.
[CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches.
- Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows.
- Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc.)
- Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility.
- Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas).
- Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal).
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, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 27, 2025
Conditional Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
--48 HOUR NOTICE—
Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ 1,383,75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org.
A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees.
A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
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.
Facility has replaced the previous water heater with a Navien tankless water heater without plan check approval.
[CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.
** Submit application by comply-by date.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Two live cockroaches were observed on sticky monitoring trap placed below the three-compartment sink.
Two live cockroaches were observed on sticky monitoring trap placed on floor between the front service wall and food preparation refrigerator.
Per owner, facility is serviced every two months. Pest control reports were unavailable for review.
[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.
[COS] Monitoring traps were discarded.
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.
Paper towels not available at the hand wash station inside the only restroom. Dispenser observed inoperable.
Hand wash station at the front service area lacks a dedicated paper towel dispenser. Paper towel roll was maintained at the ledge of the counter behind the hand wash station.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Ensure hand soap and paper towels are easily accessible and readily available at all times.
[COS] Paper towels were provided at the hand wash stations.
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.
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Heavy accumulation of dust observed on ventilation hood and hood filters. Per sticker on the hood, ventilation hood was supposed to be serviced in January 2025.
[CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters.
Observed waffle maker maintained at the front service counter.
[CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Relocate waffle maker into the kitchen under the ventilation hood.
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.
Large section of the ceiling panel missing above the water heater.
[CA] Ceilings of all rooms where nonprepackaged food is handled shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Seal ceiling to prevent harborage of vermin.
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.
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Tapioca pearls (boba) and sago subjected to time as a public health control (TPHC) were being served after the 4 hour time limit. Container was labeled with date and time of 9:00 AM. Shift lead stated that items are maintained as is throughout the whole day.
[CA] PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) shall be discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when food is removed from temperature control.
[COS] Items were VC&D.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Nov 13, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
Facility is currently operating without a valid health permit.
[CA] A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid health permit.
CEASE AND DESIST ALL ACTIVITIES.
A permit shall be issued by this department when investigation has determined that the proposed facility and its method of operation meets the specifications of the approved plans or conforms to the requirements set forth by this department.
Please contact local health department at 408-918-3400 to obtain a valid health permit.
[COS] Payment was made at time of follow-up.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 5, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
criticalCode K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen employee observed sweeping floors, washed dishes, and then attempted to begin food preparation without washing hands.
[CA] Ensure employees are properly washing hands as required. Employees shall wash their hands in all of the following instances:
(1) Immediately before engaging in food preparation, including working with non-prepackaged food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-use food containers and utensils.
(2) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.
(3) Immediately after using the toilet room and again when returning into the kitchen.
(4) After caring for or handling any animal allowed in a food facility in pursuant to this part.
(5) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking.
(6) After handling soiled equipment or utensils.
(7) During food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks.
(8) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat foods.
(9) Before initially donning gloves for working with food.
(10) Before dispensing or serving food or handling clean tableware and serving utensils in the food service area.
(11) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Single-use gloves shall be removed prior to washing hands.
[COS] Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands when switching in-between tasks.
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.
Flat of raw shelled eggs maintained above containers of ready-to-eat food items.
[CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Hot water not provided at the hand wash station in the kitchen. Faucet observed inoperable.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
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.
--48 HOUR NOTICE—
Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ 1,383.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org.
A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees.
A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
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.