Routine Inspection
Aug 5, 2025
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.
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 ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE BAFFLES AT THE HOOD. [CA] CLEAN THE BAFFLES MORE OFTEN.
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
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
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
FOUND WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] DISCARD THE WASTE WATER IN THE SANITARY SEWER.
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.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A SINGLE PROPANE GAS STOVE STORED IN THE BACK ALONG WITH A PROPANE TANK. [CA] REMOVE THIS UNPERMITTED EQUIPMENT (STOVE AND PROPANE TANK) FROM THE PREMISES. FOUND A SHELF MADE OF RAW WOOD. [CA] RENDER THE SHELF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DO NOT USE RAW WOOD.
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
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK WITH A TRAY BLOCKING ITS ACCESS. [CA] ENSURE THE HAND WASH SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS FOUND THE PAPER TOWELS NOT IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] PROVIDE THE WALL DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HAND WASH SINK.
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 wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT, THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE FOOD PREP SINKS AT 80F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD PREP SINK AND MOP SINK. AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. NOTE: IT APPEARS THAT THE WATER HEATER WAS TURNED OFF. COS
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
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND HELIUM TANKS NOT FASTENED TO A RIGID STRUCTURE. [CA] FASTEN TANKS. FOUND THE ICE SCOOP'S HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] STORE THE SCOOP OUTSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
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
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION FOUND THE RESTROOM DOORS UNABLE TO SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS.
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
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A LEAK UNDER THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source