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The full inspection history
2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Apr 6, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Heavy grime on the floor at the cookline, under the shelving and refrigeration units.
[Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.
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.
Observed bottles of vinegar and other sauce stored directly on the floor by the prep sink.
[Corrective Action] Store all foods at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
1. Flour accumulation on equipments by the back door.
[Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.
2. Dust accumulation on the exhaust vent in the restroom.
[Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen staff do not have their Food Handler's Card.
[Corrective Action] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 18, 2025
Pass
9 recorded violations
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Employee rinsed bowl that was used for raw pork in 3 compartment sink and placed at rack for drying without sanitizing step.
[CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds.
[COS] Directed employee to place bowl to dishwasher for wash rinse and sanitize.
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.
A bucket of meat is thawing under the counter across cookline.
[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 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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Cardboard was used as liner on the floor at cookline.
[CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
Employee washed raw pork in 3 compartment sink which is directly plumbed. 2 compartment sink with indirect connection is available.
[CA] Conduct food preparation at 2 compartment sink.
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.
Water temperature measured at 81F (max) in hand wash sink in restroom.
[CA] 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.
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Employee sneezed and covered with hands with glove. Without proper hand wash, planned to go to cookline and cook.
[CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.
[COS] Stopped employee and guided employee to properly washed her hands after sneezing. Employee discarded gloves and wash hands with hand soap and dry with paper towel.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
A cup of toothpaste and medications observed on the dry storage area shelving. Eye drop was stored on the shelf on top of food prep area.
[CA] Personal care items (medication/vitamins) shall bear a legible manufacturer's label and stored in a designated storage area for personal items.
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.
Missing food label or food label is not in English for prepackaged food in the cashier area.
[CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Missing consumer advisory for raw beef served.
[CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.
"Consuming raw or undercooked meats, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions."
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.
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Several potentially hazardous food items (Cooked shrimp, pig liver) measured between 41F- 47F on ice.
A paper on the wall stated to discard every 3 hours. A sticky note observed 2-5. Per PIC, food was taken out at 10am and will discard at 1pm.
[CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review.
[COS] PIC time mark products
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.