Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 10, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of grease on the walls and ceilings throughout the facility.
[CA] Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be kept clean to prevent the attraction of vermin.
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.
Observed accumulation of grease and debris on various nonfood contact surfaces throughout the facility, including on electrical cabling running from the ceiling, wall-mounted piping, on the frame and hinges of the swinging doors that lead into the kitchen area, inside the upright warmer at the cook-line, and on the sides of refrigeration units throughout the facility.
[CA] Nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean to prevent the attraction of vermin.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 4, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
7 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Walls and floor has grease and dust debris. Excessive grease build up behind and under the fryers.
[CA] Clean and sanitize the wall and floor. Throughly clean the area behind and under the fryers.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
All the food handlers cards were expired.
[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.
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.
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen vents (above the cook line) has build up of dust debris.
[CA] Clean the dust from the ceiling while covering the food and equipment.
In plain English
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.
Cockroach infestation was observed in the following areas:
-Two Ootheca behind the test strip holder above the hand washing sink next to three-compartment sink.
-After removing the test strip holder two cockroaches ran behind the soap dispenser.
-Test strip dispenser and wall behind the test strip dispenser has feces or smear marks left behind during foraging.
-Glue trips at the entrance to the kitchen has one live cockroach and 5 dead cockroaches.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
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.
Various areas has used wiping cloths were left on the counter.
[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.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Janitorial sink has standing water.
[CA] Fix/repair the clogged drainage in the janitorial sink.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Food facility is full of unnecessary items that makes it hard to clean areas unreachable areas..
[CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
Manager said they drain mop water into 3-comp sink or floor sink.
[CA] Mop water shall be disposed of in the janitorial sink or toilet facility.
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.
Significant accumulation of dust observed on kitchen ceiling. Significant food debris and grease observed throughout kitchen floor.
[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.
1 medium sized dead cockroach observed near the ladder and non working ice machine. No live vermin observed.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. Clean and sanitize impacted area and continue with pest control service to monitor for vermin.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food handler cards and food safety certificate are not provided.
[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.
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.
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.
Significant grease accumulation observed on exterior of equipment, shelves and storage racks.
[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.
Hand sink near 3 comp sink is lacking soap.
[CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.
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.
Fried chicken is stored in the non working hot holding unit and measures between 79F - 99F. Per cook, chicken was cooked half hour before inspection. No other hot holding unit is available in facility.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[SA] Cook shall discard chicken in 3.5 hours.
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1 door hot holding unit and ice machine are non-operable. Leak observed inside the Turbo Air 2 door unit with top well. Refrigeration unit gaskets are torn in front of cook-line.
[CA] Repair equipment.
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.
Less than 200 ppm quat sanitizer observed inside wiping cloth bucket.
[CA] Change sanitizer as often as necessary and maintain at 200 ppm chlorine.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1 live cockroach observed in glue trap on the wall behind water heater.
3 dead cockroaches observed in the panel of water heater.
[CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s).
[SA] Owner took picture of live cockroach and send to pest control. Discard glue trap.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Heavy grease built up still observed.
[CA] Clean and maintain facility.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 19, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Dishmachine dispensing 25ppm of chlorine at the time of inspection. Ran dishmachine 3 times and still dispensing 25 ppm of chlorine.
[CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.
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.
Missing paper towel in hand wash sink in restroom. Air hand dryer was not operating in restroom.
[CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
[COS] Employee restocked paper towel
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Missing light shield for walk-in fridge light.
[CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Heavy dust and grease built up throughout facility. Heavy dust built up on ceiling at cookline.
[CA] Maintain facility clean
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.
2 live adult german cockroaches in trap under the hand wash sink at back kitchen. 10+ dead cockroaches were found in the same trap. 10+ dead cockroaches in trap behind water heater. Reviewed last pest control report dated on 11/15/2024. Per pest control report, no activity was found.
[CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s).
Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches.
[SA] A follow up inspection will be conducted after pest control comes and treat location again.
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.