Routine Inspection
Jul 1, 2025
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy accumulation of flour and debris on floors at the cookline: underneath the dough preparation table and cook line, beneath the counter adjacent to the food preparation refrigerators. Observed walls and ceiling panels in the kitchen around the ventilation hood heavily stained. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
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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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Bucket of white powdered detergent maintained in bucket opened and without labels between the food preparation refrigerator and the three-compartment sink. [CA] Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens. Keep bucket of detergent closed.
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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Flats of raw shelled eggs maintained above fruits inside the two-door upright refrigerator. [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.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
Permit is not posted in visible location. [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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Five-year Food Safety Certified (FSC) manager certificate unavailable for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Employees' three-year food handler cards unavailable 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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Heavy accumulation of grease and food residue observed on the side of the deep fryer and stove. [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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Hand wash station in the kitchen lacked paper towels. Napkins were provided in lieu inside a basket below the towel dispenser. Employee later provided paper towels, however, was unable to open the dispenser. Paper towels were maintained outside of dispenser at the hand wash station inside the restroom. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers to prevent potential contamination.
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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.
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Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
Observed tomatoes maintained inside the food preparation refrigerator at the cook line with visible mold growth on the outside. [CA] Moldy food shall be removed immediately from use.
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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed two electrical waffle makers maintained in the dining area. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Observed walls and ceiling panels in the kitchen around the ventilation hood heavily stained. [CA] Ensure approved exhaust hood is working properly as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Insufficient lighting provided in the kitchen. [CA] In every room and area in which any food is prepared, manufactured, processed or prepackaged or in which equipment or utensils are cleaned, sufficient natural or artificial lighting shall be provided.
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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed linen used to cover food inside the food preparation refrigerator across from the dough preparation area. [CA] Linen shall not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new consumer and laundered prior to reuse.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source