Routine Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A SMALL PLASTIC CUP BEING USED TO SCOOP THE JALAPENOS AT THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC CUP BEING USED TO SCOOP THE SUGAR FROM THE WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD. COS.
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
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND RAW BEEF IN A CONTAINER STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. [CA] STORE RAW FOOD FROM ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW READY TO EAT OR COOKED FOOD. COS FOUND THE SELF SERVE DRY CHILE AND OREGANO ON SMALL BOWLS WITH NO COVER AT EACH TABLE. [CA] PROVIDE APPROVED SELF DISPENSER CONTAINERS OR PROVIDE A COVER.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK AND MISSING PAPER TOWELS IN THE WALL DISPENSER IN THE FOOD PREP ROOM. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. COS
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source