Routine Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed used wiping towels on table tops in the kitchen and front prep area. [CA] The towels must be stored in sanitizer bucket between each use.
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
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Observed refrigerators without thermometers. [CA] Replace the missing thermometers.
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 wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
The floor and walls in the back storage room are soiled. [CA] Thoroughly clean the back storage room
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
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed light bulbs out in the kitchen. [CA] Replace the missing light bulbs.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Observed an unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer. [CA] Label the bottle with the contents.
In plain English
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw fish stored above other cooked foods. [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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Not all of the food handler's have food handler cards available. [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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source