Routine Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
THE HOT WATER TEMP IS S110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F MINIMUM.
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
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
THE CAULKING ON THE WALL AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN DISREPAIR AND HAS MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] REPLACE THE CAULKING.
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
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SHRIMP BEING THAWED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] THAW FOOD AT THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK.
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
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SHRIMP BEING THAWED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON A TRAY. [CA] FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL ONLY BE THAWED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41°F OR BELOW, 2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO HOURS AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70°F OR BELOW, AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES INTO THE SINK DRAIN, 3) IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE PREPARATION, 4) AS A PART OF A COOKING 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
THE BACK DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ARE OPEN. [CA] CLOSE DOORS TO DENY ENTRY TO VERMIN.
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
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
THE WALK IN COOLER HAS ICE CONDENSATION NEAR THE FAN COVERS. [CA] REMOVE THE CONDENSATION.
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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
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
MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE WITHIN 2 WEEKS.
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
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A MASECA SAC, AND RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITHOUT A LABEL. [CA] LABEL THE SPRAY BOTTLE AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source