Routine Inspection
Aug 18, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed wood table deteriorating located in front of the meat department ice machines; table is no longer smooth and has deep cutting grooves. [CA] Discontinue using table for food preparation; provide a table that is smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Per Manager, table will be replaced by a stainless steel table.
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.
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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed black organic growth on wall behind the bakery 3 comp sink. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 2. Fan covers in the bakery, meat dept and beverage cooler have accumulation of dust. [CA] Maintain fan covers clean to prevent contamination of food. 3. Exterior of spice bins have animal blood in the meat dept. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Animal juice and blood observed spilled on floor under the storage racks in the meat department walk-in cooler. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Flour and sugar containers have no label. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
No consumer advisory is provided for the raw ceviche cooked in lemon located in the meat dept display case. [CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source