Routine Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed an accumulation of grime and debris throughout the cabinets behind the front service counter. [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.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed a leak at the cold water faucet handle of the hand washing sink [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.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed a heavy accumulation of dark grime on multiple surfaces of the food contact surfaces of the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize the surfaces throughout the ice machine. [COS] The ice in the machine was discarded and the PIC cleaned and sanitized the interior of the unit.
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
The PIC was not able to provide a copy of a valid food handler card for review. [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.
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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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
Observed toilet paper stored outside of the dispenser. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed the water turned off at the ice cream dipper wells at the start of this inspection [CA] Maintain the dipper well turned on to maintain running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain [COS] The dipper wells were turned back on
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed a heavy accumulation of grime on the floors in the cabinet below the floor sink used for the three compartment sink [CA] Maintain floors and floor sink 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.
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Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
A copy of the current health permit was not available for review at the time of inspection. The mailing address for the facility was verified to be correct at the time of inspection. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
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, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source