Routine Inspection
Sep 24, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Cooked eggs stacked on top of the food prep unit inserts was measured at 53F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F. [COS] Employee relocated the egg into the reach-in cooler.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food Safety Certificate for Manager is not available. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have at least one valid Food Safety Certificate available.
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 wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Red and orange mold-like substance observed on the inside panels of the ice machine. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize the inside panels of the ice machine.
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
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Mop rack is not available to hang and store cleaning tools. Mop observed stored in the mop bucket after use. [CA] Mop rack shall be made available to properly store cleaning equipment. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
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
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of debris in the floor sinks located behind the front counter. [CA] Frequently clean nonfood contact surfaces to prevent accumulation of 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source