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The full inspection history
2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The handwash station located by the bar is wobbly.
[CA] Secure the sink to the counter top immediately.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 17, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Repeated violation: Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
Our records indicate this facility has a delinquent account and is operating without a valid Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health permit|. The facility has an outstanding account balance in the amount of $163.00
Payment must be made within 48 hours (2 business days) to the Santa Clara County DEH online at our website which is https://paydirect.link2gov.com/SantaClaraCountyDEH/ItemSearch using an account ID number AR1230220. You may also drop a business check or a crasher's check at our office address written on the top right corner.
A re-inspection will not be conducted if your account is paid in full by 2/19/2025. The facility shall remain open, and a new valid permit will be mailed after payment has been received.
If your account has not been paid in full by the Comply By date, a re-inspection will be performed, and the facility owner may be billed at the current hourly rate per County Ordinance Code B11-8. Non-payment of permit fees within 48 hours will result in additional legal actions up to and including facility closure.
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.
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
There was no approved high temperature measuring strip to measure the maximum temperature on the mechanical dishwasher.
[CA] Provide approved high temperature measuring strips or a maximum registering dishwasher thermometer for the high temperature mechanical dishwasher.
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.
Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Couple of open cup employee drinks were stored on the preparation table and clean utensil storage shelves..
[CA] To prevent possible contamination, employees may only drink with covered cup container and store their drink in designated areas.
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Repeated violation: The ice scoop for the bar's ice machine container was stored on unclean surface.
[CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use.
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.