Routine Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. There is dried food debris throughout the kitchen. Per PIC the kitchen is only used by private parties that bring caterers. 2. The downstairs bar with the beer tap cooler has an accumulation of dust and debris. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the food facility clean and in good repair.
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.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
A couple dead cockroaches were observed in the downstairs bar. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. Provide pest control as necessary.
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.
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: Facility does not have a Food Safety Certificate available upon request. [CA] 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The only handwash sink in the kitchen lacked paper towels in the dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [SA] Facility provided a roll of paper towels for use.
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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source