Routine Inspection
Feb 16, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Measured warm water holding at 94F at front hand wash sink and fluctuating. Note: Measured hot water greater than 120F at warewash sink. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of hot water to be held at 120F for all sinks with the exception of hand wash sink to be held between 100F - 108F.
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.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Major: Measured container of half & half milk holding at 61F at customer self-service area for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate PHFs to 2 door sliding unit. Minor: Measured container of milk holding at 48F at customer self-service area for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F.
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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Found leak the following sinks: mop sink (atmospheric pressure valve) and hand wash station at front station. [CA] Secure leak.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Found paper towel stored outside of mounted dispenser at hand wash station located in front. [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 wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found several ants near hand wash station located at front area. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as ants. Provide approved pest control services.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 16, 2026 · Original Source