Routine Inspection
May 9, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Placard properly displayed/posted
Inspector’s notes
Placard has been removed from its original location and hidden in the back area. [CA] The placard shall be posted and clearly visible to the general public and patrons entering the food establishment.
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
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Latex gloves are being used within the facility at the time of inspection. [CA] Remove latex gloves from the facility and only use Nitrile/Vinyl gloves. Some people are allergic to latex gloves.
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
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Prep table in front of the cook line had PHFs within unit measured between 48-49*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
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
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
A consumer advisory is missing on the new menu that has been created for the facility. Menu must be specific on what food items require the consumer advisory (*). [CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.
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
Air gap is missing for prep sink within dry storage prep room. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.
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, May 9, 2025 · Original Source