Routine Inspection
Sep 21, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed cardboard boxes line in the walk in freezer floor. [CA] Surfaces flooring and equipment shall be smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, durable, and maintained in good repair. Remove cardboard boxes lining the walk-in freezer flooring.
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
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
PIC does not have a food handler certificate present at time of inspection. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler.
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 wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The following items have plumbing related issues: 1. The floor sink underneath the burger hot holding unit lacks an air gap [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor. 2. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink is draining slowly. [CA] Repair slow draining sink to facilitate safe hand washing. 3. Minor leak coming from plumbing fixture beneath the ware wash sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Mop head drying inside mop bucket. [CA] After mopping, mops should be stored in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
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
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Fruit flies present near janitorial sink and ware wash station. Additionally, there is a pest control cardboard trap behind the cup storage that has multiple dead insects stuck to it. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. Communicate with pest control on how to prevent insects and discuss if treatment is needed.
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, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source