Routine Inspection
May 6, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Multiple wet soiled wiping cloths stored on counters. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of dirt grease and debris below and in between equipments. [CA] Clean and sanitize routinely to prevent buildup.
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
Food preparation sink is detached from the wall, faucet is in disrepair. [CA] All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair.
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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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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Water temperature at the 3-comp sink and the food preparation sink was measured at 116F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Heavy accumulation of grease observed on the wall at the front, and throughout kitchen in the back. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept 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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw chicken stored above sausages and other 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. Boxes of food and trays of vegetables are stored directly on the floor at the cookline. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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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
Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) at front are kept on Time as Public Health Control (TPHC) according to the manager. No time markings or written procedure was available for review. Manager states they are using business hours to monitor the time. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Manager was directed to time mark all PHFs kept on TPHC to discard within 4 hours of when removed from temperature control.
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, May 6, 2025 · Original Source