Routine Inspection
Jun 12, 2025
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Lack of single-use paper towels at the only handwash sink located in the back of the facility. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be able to provide warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels for employees to properly wash hands when required.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Holes observed on the walls inside the back staging area and around the mop sink. [CA] Repair and seals openings, gaps, and crevices in facility to prevent harborage of 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.
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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
1) Floor drains in the facility are observed with accumulation of black-mold like substances. 2) Grime and mold-like debris observed on open air coolers used to hold produce. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize nonfood contact surfaces to prevent accumulation of debris.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Small flies observed inside the facility at the market and in the back staging area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of flies and fly activity.
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 is not available in the facility. The hot water valves for all sinks are turned off. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
1) Boxes and cases of food are stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in coolers and the back storage area. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. 2) Returned items are not stored on top of boxes/cases of food inside the walk-in cooler. [CA] Returned items shall be stored in a designated location separate from other food.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
Outdoor dumpsters are overfilled to where the lids cannot be closed. [CA] Outdoor dumpsters shall be maintained and lids are kept closed when not in use to prevent attracting vermin.
In plain English
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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Spray bottles stored on boxes of corn are not labeled. Per employee, the bottles contain water. [CA] Spray bottles used in a food facility shall be labeled to identify it's contents.
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, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source