Routine Inspection
Jul 28, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Several ceiling tiles are cracked or broken. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
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
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Hose is connected to mop sink with no back flow device and ran to 2-compartment sink. [CA] A hose used for conveying potable water shall be used for no other purposes, shall be clearly labeled as to its use, and shall be constructed of nontoxic materials. The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device.
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
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Cream cheese was measured at 46F inside prep insert. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below. [COS] Cream cheese was moved to a cooler fridge.
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
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Household chest freezer and household fridge freezer combo in use inside facility. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Back of kitchen and prep area has excess clutter and miscellaneous items that are not necessary to the operation or no longer used. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
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
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Open bag of glaze powder in back area. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
No food handler cards or food safety certificate was available at time of inspection. [CA]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. Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. *REPEAT VIOLATION* Enforcement action may be taken
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
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Ventilation hood filters have large gap between them. [CA] Filters shall be fitted in the mechanical exhaust ventilation over cooking equipment, provide spacer or correct sized filters.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source