Routine Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, above the front counter, observed an uncovered ceiling panel. [CA] Ensure ceilings are sealed to prevent possible harborage and/or access to the facility.
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
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
In the storage area, in the 2 door reach in refrigerator, measured a covered container of birria at 140F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Cooling foods shall be left uncovered to allow for ventilation of heat. [SA] Operator removed container of birria from refrigeration and left uncovered for cooling.
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
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
In the stall for the mop sink, on the top corners of the stall, observed accumulation of cockroach/insect droppings. No live or dead vermin observed. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of vermin. Clean and sanitize areas with activity. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent possible harborage. Contact pest control to provide service for 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, observed a wooden piece installed on the wall with crevices all around the piece. In the storage area, on the lower wall along the door into the kitchen area, observed cracks and crevices along the side panels and large holes in the side panels. [CA] Ensure all cracks, crevices, gaps, and holes are sealed to prevent harborage of 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source