Routine Inspection
Sep 28, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
The flooring within the walk in refrigerator and cooling rack storage area is in disrepair and an unapproved material. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The hand wash sink at the cook line was blocked for use by the storage of protein powders and a propped open swinging door. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Discontinue us of the sink for storage. [COS] Hand wash sink made accessible.
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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The 1 compartment prep sink is non-functional. [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.
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Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Measured ground turkey at 78 F within a sheet pan in the walk in fridge. Chef stated that the turkey was removed from cooking 5.5 hours prior. [CA] After cooking, cooling food products shall be stored on sheet pans at room temperature for no more than 2 hours. After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [COS] Ground turkey reheated within the oven to 165 F to restart the cooling process.
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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured sliced beef at 44 F to 48 F stored within a container above the fill line at the open top prep fridge. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Top portion of the sliced beef relocated within the lower portion of the fridge to be cooled to and held at 41 F or below.
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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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
The hot water valve at the hand wash sink within the warewashing area is non-functional. [CA] Repair hot water valve. Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
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, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source