Routine Inspection
May 13, 2026
11 recorded violations
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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed cooking and kitchen utensils stored in the employee's restroom. Per PIC, the restroom is not used anymore. [Corrective Action] Do not store any utensils used for food in the restroom.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1. Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the kitchen by the warewash area. Loose paper towels available at nearby shelf. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towel dispenser is stocked at all times. 2. Paper towels were not stored in an enclosed paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink at the service area. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are stored in an enclosed paper towel dispenser.
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.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Heavy accumulation of grease and old food debris on the floor under the cooking equipments, storage racks, sinks, refrigeration units, inside the walk-in coolers, and service area. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Grime accumulation on the walls of the walk-in coolers/freezers. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 3. Damaged floor tiles observed at the warewash area. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 4. Damaged stainless steel flooring in the walk-in cooler freezer across from duck hanging area. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 5. Accumulation of black mold like substance on the walls around the mop sink and in the mop sink. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain 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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. The splash guard between the handwash sink and the duck hanging area was observed made from plastic vegetable box. [Corrective Action] Discard the splash guard made from plastic vegetable box. Install a stainless steel splash guard on the handwash sink. 2. There is a crack in the soap dispenser in the women's restroom that may easily injure someone. [Corrective Action] Replace the soap dispenser.
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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed lids for the garbage dumpster and organic waste dumpster left open. [Corrective Action] Maintain lids closed when not actively dumping. 2. Observed litter around the dumpster bins. [Corrective Action] Maintain dumpster area clean.
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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.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed water leaking onto the floor from the steamer box. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak. 2. Waste water from the drain pipe of the 2 compartment prep sink partially splashes onto the floor. [Corrective Action] Repair or adjust so that the waste water fully discharges into the floor sink. 2. Faucets in the men's restroom are loose. [Corrective Action] Secure the faucets.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Customer waiting area is cluttered with boxes. Boxes of to-go containers by the restroom and bar are unorganized. [Corrective Action] Clean up the customer waiting area and re-organize all the boxes.
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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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water pressure at the handwash sinks in the women's restroom observed weak. [Corrective Action] Provide adequate hot water pressure.
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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Peking ducks at the duck hanging area was measured at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, the Peking ducks were cooked at the Milbrae location this morning and was transported to this facility at 10:00 AM. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods below 41 degrees Fahrenheit or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] The Peking ducks will be fried then immediately for lunch service.
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.
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Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
Shell stock tags were not maintained for 90 days. [Corrective Action] Ensure shell stock tags are maintained for at least 90 days.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Old food accumulation on the shelf under the hot water dispensers for the tea. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source