Routine Inspection
Nov 6, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer test strips were not available upon request. [CA] Obtain sanitizer test strips.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Observed Time as a Public Health Control was being used for some hot items in the front area. However, no written procedures were available upon request. [CA] When using TPHC, written procedures must be available. Provided blank TPHC form.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
At the handsinks in the front food prep area and in the rear warwashing area: observed the paper towel dispensers were not functioning. Paper towel rolls had been places next to/on top off the dispensers. [CA] Repair paper towel dispensers. Note: operator stated they ordered batteries which will come tomorrow.
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
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
In the rear storage area: observed employee personal items (bag, water bottle) stored on a food storage shelf above food. [CA] Store personal items away from food to prevent contamination.
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 wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed bowl used as scoop in container of rice in the rear storage area. [CA] Use approved scoops with handles to prevent contamination.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Observed facility added spam musubi to the menu. Observed cooked spam on a baking tray, and rice cooking in a rice cooker. [CA] This facility program element is currently FP06 - NO FOOD PREP. No cooking or prepping of food is permitted. Submit plans for new cooking equipment to Plan Check before use. Facility may be upgraded to a higher permit category due to menu upgrade to cooking/food prep observed. ***Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to Plan Check. For general inquiries or to schedule a consultation, site assessment, or plan check inspection, please email us at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org or call us at (408) 918-3400 Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 4:30pm. To assist you with technical questions, a Plan Checker is available by phone during these hours on a first come-first served basis Monday through Friday. For complete information on the Plan Check submittal process, go to ehinfo.org -> Food and Retail -> Plan Review for Restaurants, groceries, and other fixed food facilities
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, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source