Routine Inspection
Jul 9, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE CHILES RELLENOS AT 70F AND THE CHICKEN AT 70F STORED ON A FOOD SHELF BY THE WARMER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. NOTE: OPERATOR STATES THEY HAVE BEEN COOKED A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE. SA: THE FOOD WAS RELOCATED TO THE WALK IN COOLER.
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
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A LEAK AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE WARE WASHER AT THE BAR. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAKS.
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
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF RASPBERRY PUREE AT THE BAR. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS
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
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO SOAP IN THE WALL DISPENSER. [CA] PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. FOUND THE SOAP WALL DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR AT THE BAR. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL 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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE WARE WASHER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source